Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Project Management Training Specialist for KONE Americas?
Do you enjoy measuring, monitoring, and supporting project portfolio planning?
Does supporting and coaching project managers by performing project reviews and PM assessments motivate you?
Do you thrive in areas where you work with other Delivery Operations teams to ensure correct and consistent use of project management policy?
Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results?
Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
***Location of position: Flexible within major cities in USA and Canada
Job Duties
As our Project Management Training Specialist, you will be responsible supporting area’s project management capability to achieve and maintain competitive advantage through excellence in customer project management. You will monitor delivery project and portfolio management, project execution, and portfolio performance while also supporting the planning, execution, and governance of selected delivery projects.
You will bring 10+ years of progressive and successful experience in managing projects/portfolio in the construction industry and/or related work experience (including customer project management and influencing people) to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through a 4 year college degree preferably within a construction, project management, engineering curriculum or 10+ years of experience in a similar role (engineering and/or PMI certification is added benefit).
Other Hiring requirements
Analytical: Analytics and data assessments skills for sound business decision-making.
Safety and Quality: Proactively drive safety and quality performance of the project portfolio within his/her scope of responsibility
Leadership and people development : Identify and address competence development needs for project managers, project coordinators and admins
Communication: Effectively conveying information to stakeholders, team members, and clients
Organizational Abilities: Managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources efficiently
Decisiveness: Making timely and informed decisions to keep projects on track
Technical Proficiency: Understanding project management tools and software
Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change as projects evolve
Problem-Solving: Addressing challenges and finding effective solutions
Collaboration: Working well with others and fostering a cooperative team environment
Attention to Detail: Ensuring all aspects of the project are thoroughly considered and executed
About KONE
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation
We value your authentic self.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include:
(United States)
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
(Canada)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
•Opportunities to learn and grow
RRSP, RPP & TFSA with Employer RPP Contributions
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telehealth
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
Optional Life and AD&D Insurance
Optional Critical Illness
Company Paid Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Gym Discounts
Annual Base Pay Range:
The hiring range for this role is the following:
Salary range will be determined based on location
(Lisle/San Diego/Chicago/Pennsauken/Las Vegas): $130,400 – 179,300 USD.
(Boston): 140,200 – 192,720 USD.
(Charlotte/Cleveland/Phoenix): 121,800 – 167,530 USD.
(Mississauga): $124,000 – 170,500 CAD.
The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive in the US and 17% Target Incentive in Canada (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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 recognized. In 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.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers