Senior Project Manager – Major Projects

About the role

KONE India is seeking a senior project management professional to lead major installation projects across the region. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality elevator and escalator installations while ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and optimise installation capacity, managing people and tools efficiently.
• Monitor installation performance, report deviations and drive corrective actions.
• Support Installation Supervisors in schedule and cost management.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity.
• Oversee quality of subcontracted installers and manage customer disputes on site.
• Lead and develop Project Supervisors, ensuring competence and performance.
• Conduct site and process audits to enforce safety policies and KONE standards.
• Ensure training, certification and competence of both KONE and subcontracted installers.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing large‑scale installation projects, accountable for scope, schedule and budget.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to lead teams, plan capacity and drive performance improvements.
• Experience conducting safety and quality audits.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a track record of resolving disputes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Career progression within a global organisation.
• Comprehensive total‑reward package that motivates and engages employees.
• Extensive learning and development programmes covering a wide range of professional skills.