R&D Project Manager, Sustainability

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

We are looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager, Sustainability to strengthen our competence in sustainability related research- and development project management and execution. As a R&D Project Manager, Sustainability, you will play a crucial role in success of our sustainability related research and development projects with internal and external stakeholders and partners.  You will also anticipate which direction the trends are heading in the future, so we can stay ahead. You will be part of the international Technology Sustainability team within Research & Development department.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage internal and external research and development projects related to product sustainability
• Participate in and lead global projects with global teams and delivering results
• Support other projects within your field of expertise, offering expert input
• Plan, prepare and execute projects ensuring milestones and objectives are met. 
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders as well as external university and business partners. 
• Follow the progress of research projects and the achievement of set objectives and deliverables. 

What should you bring?

• Master’s degree in e.g. environmental engineering / management or related field
• Knowledge of product sustainability, Life Cycle Assessments, and the principles of circular economy
• Proven experience in successfully managing projects within a business environment
• A Flexible and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across organizational borders
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, other languages seen as an asset.  
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.  
• We are seeking a motivated individual who takes initiative and consistently drives projects forward with a proactive approach.  
• You will succeed in this position if you have good problem-solving, teamworking and team building attitude and skills. You are self-motivated organised individual who takes initiative and consistently drives projects forward with a proactive approach.  
• Experience of working in a network of internal and external stakeholders and being able to work in matrix organization.

Why join us?

At Konecranes, sustainability is a priority and part of our core strategy. Our ambitious sustainability work has been rewarded with a Gold rating for a third straight year from EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading business sustainability rating agencies. Konecranes’ actions, policies and reporting put it in the top 4% of all rated companies globally, and in the top 1% of its general-purpose machinery peers. Read more here: Konecranes’ sustainability work rewarded once again with Gold rating from EcoVadis | Corporate press releases | Konecranes

We offer you an exciting job position in a highly motivated and skilled team, working at the corporate level.

We believe in curiosity and passion for learning, which means you will have continuous training and development opportunities.

We offer flexible work arrangements to support balancing your work and private life.

In addition to the base salary, we have a great benefits package which includes an annual bonus system, the opportunity to participate in our Employee Share Savings Plan, and Epassi, among others.

Want to learn more about Konecranes and what your future colleagues have to say – visit our Career pages! https://www.konecranes.com/careers/konecranes-as-employer

Work location: The team is based in Hyvinkää, Finland, and we expect you to visit the office from time to time, depending on work needs, approx. 1 day per week. It goes without saying that a hybrid work type is part of our modern ways of working. This role requires some traveling (few days per quarter) within Finland and EU.  

Interested?

Submit your application and CV via the ’Apply now’ button by 28th of February at the latest - until then the role is only advertised within Konecranes, make use of this advantage!

 For further information, please contact Daria, Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, daria.zhuravleva@konecranes.com. 

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.