Manager, Strategy Development & Market Intelligence

Kone; Hannover; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KONE is seeking a Strategy Professional to enhance their strategic initiatives and contribute to the long-term success of the company. This role involves developing corporate strategies and managing projects across different teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of experience in management consulting or banking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in complex environments. Join KONE to make a significant impact in urban development.

Qualifikationen

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in management consulting or banking.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to manage projects in global matrix organizations.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deploy corporate-level strategy.
• Identify and solve key strategic questions.
• Coordinate multiple projects and teams.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree (Economics, Engineering, MBA, or equivalent)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world's cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the lifecycle of any building.

The Strategy and Transformation unit is responsible for driving KONE's long-term success by identifying strategic priorities, ensuring a common direction, and bringing the strategy to life together with KONE's areas. The unit develops our strategy and operating model (KONE Way) and manages large strategic transformations such as Business Platform Renewal.

KONE Strategy Development & Market Intelligence is a motivated team of professionals with backgrounds in strategy management consulting and investment banking. We support KONE's most important strategic questions, assist the Executive Board with analyses and insights, and shape strategic projects with our business leaders.

We are looking for a Strategy Professional to join our team.

Responsibilities and key activities:

1. Develop and deploy corporate-level strategy
2. Identify and solve key strategic questions with various stakeholders
3. Coordinate and manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
4. Formulate and communicate insights and recommendations for management decision-making
5. Engage stakeholders and align diverse views to reach synthesis
6. Collaborate with other Strategy team members, supporting coaching and development of the function

Requirements for the position:

• At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in management consulting, banking, or similar fields
• Ability to advise top management and develop senior relationships in complex environments
• Experience managing projects within global matrix organizations or complex situations with impactful outcomes
• Mature self-awareness, judgment, and a willingness to learn and give feedback
• Ability to simplify complex topics and define concrete actions
• Curiosity about the world and its changes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using quantitative and qualitative tools
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong prioritization, organization, persistence, and resilience with a drive to achieve results
• Master's degree (Economics, Engineering, MBA, or equivalent) with outstanding performance
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

The role is flexible regarding location, based in any major KONE country.

Interested in #joiningourflow?

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter by August 10, 2025, via our Careers site. Applications outside the portal will not be processed.

For more information, contact Jaakko Kiukkonen via email. Please note possible delays due to holidays.

We will contact all candidates after the application period and aim to make final decisions by late summer or autumn.

Our team is not the end goal but a starting point for a long-term career at KONE.

We look forward to learning more about you!

LI-GO

Manager

Key Skills: Marketing, Data Visualization, Tableau, Customer Segmentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Banking, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Management Consulting, Google Suite, Analytics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3-4 years

Vacancy: 1

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