Head of PMO - Major Projects

• Great benefits and remuneration

• Work with industry-leading products and technology

• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are currently recruiting a Head of PMO to join our Major Projects team. This role can be based out of our Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney office. The Head of PMO will drive project management capability to achieve and maintain competitive advantage through excellence in customer project management, ensuring strong commercial and financial outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Proactively drive safety and quality performance across the project portfolio.

• Establish and promote a service-minded culture with outside-in thinking, driving the adaptation of best practices related to customer journey and customer experience.

• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to develop and implement a strategy for Major Projects that is aligned with the KONE’s overall vision and its current and long-term business objectives.

• Measure, monitor and support project portfolio planning, forecasting and execution - identifying improvement opportunities and driving actions to improve business performance.

• Lead and develop the PMO team (if applicable) and project management professionals to achieve budget, margin, safety, quality and customer satisfaction targets.

• Work closely with delivery operations leaders to ensure consistent application of project management policies, processes and tools.

• Own the Major Project management governance model by reviewing, updating and deploying across KONE Australia & NZ.

• Intervene in underperforming or at-risk projects to drive corrective actions on cost, schedule, cash flow and margin.

What are we looking for? 

• Minimum 10 years of related experience, with at least 3 years as a PMO or Operations Manager for large-scale projects.

• Knowledge of construction industry contracts & business practices.

• Strong financial acumen with proven experience driving margin performance, variation orders and cash flow outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project financial forecasting, cost control, risk and opportunity conversion.

• Understanding of installation methods and site management.

• Comfortable working in a matrix environment.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and develop strong collaboration to move projects forward.

• Ability to coach and develop Project Managers / Directors.

• Experience using project management tools.

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise. 

• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.

• Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.

• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE.  We respectfully request no agency approaches.

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.

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