Project Manager (Major Projects)

Kone México; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning and development programs

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KONE Mascot, NSW invites a Project Manager to lead major modernisation projects across Sydney. You will drive safety, manage people and resources, build strong customer relationships and inspire high-performing teams.

Join a global leader focused on training, safety and quality, with clear career progression, development programs and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience managing major projects.
• Lift industry experience desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience.
• Valid Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety targets by developing a safety-focused culture and adhering to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers and subcontractors throughout the project process.
• Inspire the team to exceed customer expectations and develop high-performing project teams.
• Oversee project financials and budget adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement across projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Construction/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Great benefits and remuneration – base + car allowance + bonus

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

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.

Our work will take you in different directions.

KONE are looking for a Project Manager to join our Modernisation Team in Mascot, NSW.

In this position, you will lead the delivery of major projects across Sydney, leveraging your ability to effectively manage people and resources, build strong customer relationships, and inspire high-performing project teams.

What will you be doing?

• Achieving KONE's safety targets by developing a safety focused culture, ensuring adherence to clearly defined procedures and guidelines.
• Effectively communicating with customers and subcontractors throughout the project process.
• Be an inspiring team leader who gets the best out of others and always strives to exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee project financials
• Drive continuous improvement across projects.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience managing major projects.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications highly desirable (i.e. Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering).
• Lift industry experience desired.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience.
• Valid Australian driver’s license.

What do we offer?

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Excellent culture and supportive team.

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.

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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®.

In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries.

KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.