Project Manager, System

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

As a Project Manager in our Port Solutions division, you will be part of a global team driving innovation and excellence in the port industry. In this role, you will use your project management skills in a state-of-the-art technical environment to drive change, develop solutions, and help shape the future of the port industry. You take responsibility for successfully managing projects within a given budget, framework, and schedule, and you play a decisive role in customer satisfaction by acting as the main point of contact for our customers throughout project execution.

Your key responsibilities:

· Building a project team: You help build the core project team and ensure that the team achieves the objectives and commitments within the sub-projects (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, automation, shipping, commissioning, and on-site work).

· Budgeting: You prepare the project budget, monitor it continuously, and keep the forecast results up to date.

· Monitor project performance: You monitor project performance, especially with regard to key risks related to time, cost, and quality.

· Managing changes: You evaluate and approve changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or schedule. You keep track of the current project profit estimate and proactively manage project risks.

· Troubleshooting: You work on all project topics, clarify differences of opinion, and help resolve conflicts with customers or within sub-projects. If necessary, you escalate unresolved issues.

· Project communication: You provide regular updates on the project plan to the Port Solutions PMO and communicate relevant changes to customers and internal teams.

What you should bring?

· Technical expertise: Project management experience with a solid understanding of automation, electrical systems and mechanics. Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are advantageous

· Project management experience: Proven success in planning, executing and successfully equipment delivering projects within scope, schedule and budget

· Customer Orientation: Ability to understand customer needs and adapt to different industries to make informed decisions

· Leadership skills: Experience in building and leading cross-functional project teams and effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Mindset: Positive and solution-oriented attitude to work, willingness to work and enjoyment of handling complex matters with confidence

· Language Proficiency: Fluent spoken and written English is required, additional language skills are an advantage

Why join us?

The role of a Project Manager is unique and provides several opportunities for internal growth within the company. Many members of our management team and business line and business function heads have previously worked in a similar position. Your career development will depend on your wishes and work results.

What your future PMO team colleagues value most is the project environment, a great product (which we are truly proud of), and the opportunity to work on a global level. You will have freedom of decision and work in a pleasant and understandable work environment with clear responsibilities.  

Want to learn more about the role of a project manager, check out the career story of one of our directors who has previously worked in a similar role and shared his experience: Project Management Jobs | Konecranes

We offer our employees a flexible work environment tailored to their life situation as well as performance-based incentives, comprehensive occupational healthcare and insurance, and the opportunity to take part in the employee stock ownership program. Some other detail about benefits:

· Full training

· Hybrid working

· E-bike leasing

· Versatile support programs for employees (family insurance, health and pension benefits, assistance with consumer issues, legal issues or psycho-social concerns through external counseling)

· Share Savings Plan

· Employee discounts (corporate benefits)

· Individual training and development opportunities

· Company pension scheme

· Free parking and good public transport connections

Travel time: Travel needs depend on project requirements and customer locations, but typically range from a few days to about one week per month

Interested?

If you feel curious to know more, please submit your application by 24th of May via Apply -link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go, and the position is filled when the suitable candidate is found. So, don't hesitate to send in your CV!

Any questions left? Please contact us in English – Daria Zhuravleva, Global TA Specialist (daria.zhuravleva (at) konecranes.com)

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