Senior Director, Major Projects Delivery (Europe)

KONE Corporation; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a senior leader to drive Delivery Operations for Major Projects across Europe. You will translate business objectives into operational excellence, lead an international team, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering.

Based in Espoo or another major European location, the role emphasizes governance, risk management, and performance improvement to deliver complex projects with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, construction economics, or a related field, with relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in Delivery Operations, Major Projects, construction, infrastructure, or other complex project-driven environments.
• Strong Project and Portfolio Management expertise, including governance, forecasting, risk management, and project execution.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the delivery performance of the Major Projects portfolio across Europe, ensuring safety, quality, customer satisfaction, profitability, cash flow, and schedule adherence.
• Own project portfolio governance, planning, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting across Europe.
• Drive continuous improvement and execution excellence through standardized ways of working, KONE Project Framework, best-practice sharing, and capability development.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and customer excellence, ensuring compliance with policies and governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery operations

Major Projects

Portfolio management

Governance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree

Job description

KONE is seeking a senior leader to drive Delivery Operations for Major Projects across Europe. You will translate business objectives into operational excellence, lead an international team, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering.

Based in Espoo or another major European location, the role emphasizes governance, risk management, and performance improvement to deliver complex projects with safety and quality at the forefront.