Delivery Operations Manager (Major Projects)

• Great benefits and remuneration - Base + 12.5% super + car allowance + bonus
• Free onsite gym and parking
• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

The future of work is flexibility

At KONE we believe that creating flexibility in where, when and how we work will help us to engage and retain our people. With flexible working we can increase the diversity in our teams as well as improve the well-being of our employees. Having listened to our employees and candidates, KONE Australia and New Zealand launched our Flexible Work Framework and Guide in April of 2022. The majority of our office-based teams have adopted a hybrid model with 3 days in the office per week. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team (*******@kone.com) for more information on KONE's approach to flexible work.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are looking for aDelivery Operations Manager (Major Projects) join our Delivery Operations team based in Mascot, NSW.  This is a dynamic and hands on position reporting to the Head of Delivery, NSW. You will lead and inspire an Operations team in NSW and drive results through quality and profitable execution of the delivery of Major Projects within your portfolio. Your approach to leadership and your focus on customer satisfaction will directly contribute to KONE’s business objectives.  

What will you be doing?

• Build a culture that embraces quality, safety and excellence in project delivery
• Lead and develop a dynamic and mobile operations team  
• Support in managing Tier 1 builders relating to complex construction of Major Projects
• Partner with key stakeholders to proactively manage capacity constraints and resourcing
• Add value to customer’s projects with seamless and reliable project delivery
• Create meaningful relationships with your leadership team, regional directors, and functional heads
• Drive profitable, reliable and efficient project management practices in line with KONE methods
• Organise and drive regular portfolio and operational reviews to manage project and installation performance

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated prior success within construction management
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
• Prior working experience within the elevator industry highly desired
• Business partnering and leadership skills
• Contract, planning and financial management experience with a strong focus on managing project cost and revenue
• Skilled at strategic business planning, governance and project-management
• Ability to navigate and influence peers and stakeholders through a matrix work environment
• A winning attitude with an outside-in thinking mindset.

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

The breadth of our business means career pathways both local and abroad. You’ll be inspired by what’s possible, using each new experience as a stepping stone to where you want to go.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.
This role is being sourced directly by KONE.  We respectfully request no agency approaches.