Project Director
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Job Description
KONE moves two billion people every day. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry we employ over 60000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose to shape the future of cities.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead the delivery of complex high-value projects. This role carries full-chain responsibility for project execution including leadership of cross-functional teams stakeholder engagement and commercial performance. The successful candidate will ensure that all project objectives are achieved within the defined scope schedule and budget in alignment with KONEs methodologies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of projects in accordance with contractual financial and quality requirements.
- Oversee risk management compliance and safety protocols.
- Conduct regular project reviews audits and steering committee meetings.
- Ensure timely acquisition of permits and legal documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement and team capability development.
Commercial Management
- Lead commercial negotiations with clients suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage claims variations and settlement processes.
- Implement robust cost control and budget monitoring mechanisms.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders across engineering procurement finance and legal functions.
- Engage proactively with external stakeholders including clients consultants and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure transparent communication and alignment of project objectives.
Leadership & People Management
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to project managers and delivery teams.
- Promote a high-performance culture through coaching feedback and development.
- Lead change management initiatives and drive team engagement.
- Champion safety quality and compliance across all project activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Project Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project delivery with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Proven experience in unionized environments and effective union engagement.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commercial acumen and financial oversight in complex project environments.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera SAP).
- Strategic thinking decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement.
At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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