Project Management Office Specialist - Anywhere in USA or Canada

Project Management Office Specialist

Company Overview

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.  

This role requires heavy travel - no relocation - can be flexible to any major cities in Canada and US.

Job Overview

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Project Management Office Specialist for KONE Americas?
 

• Does coaching and mentoring project management motivate you?
• Do you thrive in areas where you optimize project management resources and their allocation across the portfolio?

• Do you demonstrate a passion for Safety, Quality and Results?

• Are you committed to promoting a service-minded culture and outside-in thinking, in order to adapt best practices related to the customer journey and customer experience management?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!  

Job Duties
 

As our Project Management Office Specialist,

You will be responsible for developing area’s project management capability to achieve and maintain competitive advantage through excellence in customer project management. You will monitor and support delivery project and portfolio management, project execution and portfolio performance in regions/districts within scope. You will also run or support PM portfolio governance, planning, customer management, forecasting and reporting for a specific part of the portfolio, support Sales in developing winning tenders for specific opportunities, and, support the planning, execution and governance of selected delivery projects.

You will bring 10+ years of experience in managing projects/portfolio in the construction industry and/or related work experience, including customer project management and influencing people to KONE. We would like our Project Management Office Specialist to also have a strong background and track record at project management level with progressive and demonstrated project management and training skills.

You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree preferably within a construction, project management, engineering curriculum or 10+ years of experience in similar role (engineering and/or PMI certification needed as well).

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 national hiring range for this role is $121,800 – 167,530 (hiring range in Canada is $124,000 – 170,500).  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 (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

Remote role:

This role has been categorized as a remote position. Remote employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company.  Employees may live in any location within the area of the role’s scope of responsibility.

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