Program Director, Modernization

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Define program vision together with business owners, taking into account the plans and constraints of various functions needed to deliver the program.

• Define the measurable and realistic targets and milestones for the program together with the stakeholders with focus on customer and business value.

• Communicate program vision to all stakeholders who directly and indirectly contribute to the program or receive value from the program and secures their commitment.

• Accountable for financial planning and proposals for the program in line with the applicable portfolio management and governance practices.

• Set up the necessary program streams (or projects) with clear goals for each stream, taking into account the ways of working relevant for the participating functions.

• Ensure allocation of agreed resources for the program from participating functions.

• Establish, maintain, and execute the program plan and roadmap adhering to agreed and applicable KONE Way processes.

• Establish program governance and reporting processes and ensures effective communication to all internal and external stakeholders.

• Responsible for program execution and governance.

• Manage program level activities such as periodic planning, demos and aligning the plans between different teams, following the applicable KONE Way processes and ways of working (e.g., Lean & Agile execution)

• Engage & manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Customers, partners, suppliers) to remove impediments and minimize program risks.

• Work with stakeholders, product managers, project teams to continuously prioritize backlogs; balances need versus resources and adapting the scope to achieve best possible outcomes for customers and business.

• Ensure that safety and quality procedures are followed during program execution. Accountable for ensuring regulatory and financial compliance within the program.

• Identify and manage risks and dependencies for the program and ensuring timely actions. Engages with senior management to resolve critical dependencies.

• Engage with program teams to remove program impediments and ensures that they have the needed inputs, infrastructure, and other forms of support. 

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

• We value your authentic self. 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow.

• Matching 401K 

• Pension plan 

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family 

• Paid holidays and paid time off 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! 

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