Kone

SeniorProjectManager,ElevatorsandEscalators

Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Project Manager, Elevators and Escalators at Kone. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, project management, stakeholder management, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, revenue management, Sales-to-Operations handover quality, project closing activities, safety and security awareness. successful delivery of assigned projects. effective control of scope, sc”

What You'll Achieve.

successful delivery of assigned projects; effective control of scope, schedule, and budget; ensure objectives are achieved within the agreed timeline and financial parameters; drive high levels of customer satisfaction; safeguarding KONE’s profitability; KONE business success and customer satisfaction; high levels of customer satisfaction

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

operational and financial project risk identification, mitigation, contingency planning, and potential recovery actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, preferably within the elevator industry., leadership and team management skills., Excellent English & Arabic communication skills and interpersonal skills., Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects from initiation to completion., Understanding of the financial aspects of managing projects and product initiatives

Nice to Have

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.

What You'll Do.

successful delivery of assigned projects

effective control of scope

manage all key stakeholder interfaces—both internal and external—throughout the project lifecycle

and coordinates project activities to ensure objectives are achieved within the agreed timeline and financial parameters

drive high levels of customer satisfaction while safeguarding KONE’s profitability

Accountable for project scope

delivering the project within the defined contractual requirements and KONE objectives

Ensure KONE business success and customer satisfaction with professional stakeholder management

Accountable for proactively managing customer communication throughout the project.

Ensure integrated project planning with customers and KONE full-chain teams

Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan

Ensure continuous full-chain project monitoring and control

Responsible for successful project start-up

and facilitating project governance

Ensure that project status and progress are effectively communicated to KONE management and the customer

Responsible for operational and financial project risk identification

and potential recovery actions

Accountable for the project’s financial planning and forecasting

and revenue management

Responsible for actively driving Sales-to-Operations handover quality

accountable for handovers to Customers and Maintenance

as well as project closing activities

Maintain master action log and lessons learned document.

Ensures sufficient project resourcing and competencies

Manages and leads the full-chain project team

Creates and maintains safety and security awareness among project employees and subcontractors.

Ensures the following KONE and Customer safety and security policies.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; stakeholder management; customer engagement; integrated project planning with customers and KONE full-chain teams; Manages and leads the full-chain project team; Creates and maintains safety and security awareness among project employees and subcontractors.

Communication Scope

Excellent English & Arabic communication skills; interpersonal skills; customer communication; communication to KONE management and the customer

Process & Methodology

process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, project management, stakeholder management, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, revenue management, Sales-to-Operations handover quality, project closing activities, safety and security awareness

Full Job Description

Certified as a Top Employer in the UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Oman, KONE is dedicated to creating a superior workplace through outstanding people practices. We emphasize cultivating a great work culture, inspiring high standards of quality and efficiency, and fostering an environment that promotes collaboration, diversity, growth, and well-being. Reporting to the Head of Delivery Operations Manager for Dubai, the Senior Project Manager based in Dubai is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring effective control of scope, schedule, and budget. The role manages all key stakeholder interfaces—both internal and external—throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on proactive collaboration and customer engagement. The Senior Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to ensure objectives are achieved within the agreed timeline and financial parameters, utilizing approved KONE methodologies, governance frameworks, and tools. The primary focus of the role is to drive high levels of customer satisfaction while safeguarding KONE’s profitability. **Key Responsibilities:** * Accountable for project scope, schedule, and budget, delivering the project within the defined contractual requirements and KONE objectives * Ensure KONE business success and customer satisfaction with professional stakeholder management * Accountable for proactively managing customer communication throughout the project. * Ensure integrated project planning with customers and KONE full-chain teams * Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan * Ensure continuous full-chain project monitoring and control * Responsible for successful project start-up, project reviews, project reporting, and facilitating project governance * Ensure that project status and progress are effectively communicated to KONE management and the customer * Responsible for operational and financial project risk identification, mitigation, contingency planning

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