Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides lifts, escalators, and automatic doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Why this role? Our Major Project department coordinates some of the impressive new building projects in the London skyline. Past projects include The Shard, Leadenhall Building, Cannon Place, The Walbrook, and the Bloomberg European headquarters. Excited to be part of this? Then this is a great opportunity for you! Role Overview As a Senior Project Manager , you will be the main interface with all key stakeholders during Lift Installation projects. You will coordinate activities to ensure project objectives are achieved within the scheduled time and budget, utilizing approved KONE methodologies and tools. You will maintain daily contact with clients, subcontractors, and KONE colleagues (supervisors, fitters, quantity surveyors, planners, document controllers), ensuring smooth collaboration among all parties. Typical Day Oversee and monitor the execution of installation projects. Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing questions and concerns. Review project proposals to determine timelines, funding, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation. Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase. Plan the delivery and storage of materials to the site(s). Coordinate project team activities to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Lead and motivate the team to exceed customer expectations. Success Factors Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex projects. Preferably experience in the lift industry or in engineering/construction project management. Experience managing projects at a site level within a commercial environment. Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent planning and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills to coordinate complex projects. Benefits KONE offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual bonus, car or car allowance, 25 days holiday, volunteering day, pension scheme, employee assistance program, prolonged disability insurance, life assurance, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, discounts, service awards, charitable giving options, digital GP access, healthcare benefits, and hybrid working options. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Our Culture At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture where each individual’s contribution is valued. Employee engagement, sustainability, ethical practices, and mutual respect are core to our values. We offer diverse opportunities to help you achieve your career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Learn more at www.kone.com/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr