Head of PMO - Major Projects (Australia)

Head of PMO - Major Projects (Australia)

20 Aug
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Kone México
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Australia

20 Aug

Kone México

Australia

Great benefits and remuneration 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 Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life. Our work will take you in different directions.

We are currently recruiting a Head of PMO to join our Major Projects team. This role can be based out of our Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney office. The Head of PMO will drive project management capability to achieve and maintain competitive advantage through excellence in customer project management, ensuring strong commercial and financial outcomes.

What will you be doing?

- Proactively drive safety and quality performance across the project portfolio.
- Establish and promote a service-minded culture with outside-in thinking, driving the adaptation of best practices related to customer journey and customer experience.
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to develop and implement a strategy for Major Projects that is aligned with the KONE’s overall vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
- Measure, monitor and support project portfolio planning, forecasting and execution - identifying improvement opportunities and driving actions to improve business performance.
- Lead and develop the PMO team (if applicable) and project management professionals to achieve budget, margin, safety, quality and customer satisfaction targets.




- Work closely with delivery operations leaders to ensure consistent application of project management policies, processes and tools.
- Own the Major Project management governance model by reviewing, updating and deploying across KONE Australia & NZ.
- Intervene in underperforming or at-risk projects to drive corrective actions on cost, schedule, cash flow and margin.

What are we looking for?

- Minimum 10 years of related experience, with at least 3 years as a PMO or Operations Manager for large-scale projects.
- Knowledge of construction industry contracts & business practices.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience driving margin performance, variation orders and cash flow outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project financial forecasting, cost control, risk and opportunity conversion.
- Understanding of installation methods and site management.
- Comfortable working in a matrix workplace.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and develop strong collaboration to move projects forward.
- Ability to coach and develop Project Managers / Directors.
- Experience using project management tools.

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise. Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.



Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work. Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

Wir bei KONE konzentrieren uns auf die Schaffung einer innovativen und partnerschaftlichen Arbeitskultur, in der wir den Beitrag jedes einzelnen wertschätzen. Die Mitarbeiterbindung ist für uns ein Schwerpunktbereich und wir ermutigen unsere Mitarbeiter, sich einzubringen sowie Informationen und Ideen auszutauschen. Nachhaltigkeit ist ein integraler Bestandteil unserer Kultur und der täglichen Arbeit. Wir befolgen ethische Geschäftspraktiken und haben es uns zum Ziel gesetzt, eine Kultur des Miteinander aufzubauen, in der Kollegen einander vertrauen und sich respektieren und in der gute Leistung anerkannt wird. Als Unternehmen, das einen großartigen Arbeitsplatz bietet, sind wir darauf stolz, eine Vielzahl von Erfahrungen und Möglichkeiten anzubieten, mit deren Hilfe Sie Ihre beruflichen und persönlichen Ziele erreichen und ein gesundes, ausgeglichenes Leben genießen können.

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Bei KONE ist es unser Ziel, die Zukunft der Städte zu gestalten. Als globaler Marktführer in der Aufzugs- und Fahrtreppenbranche bewegen wir täglich zwei Milliarden Menschen und machen ihre Wege mit intelligentem und nachhaltigem People Flow® sicher, komfortabel und zuverlässig. Im Jahr 2025 erzielte KONE einen Umsatz von 11,2 Milliarden Euro und beschäftigte Ende des Jahres über 60.000 Mitarbeitende in fast 70 Ländern. Die KONE-Aktien der Klasse B sind an der Nasdaq Helsinki in Finnland notiert.

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📌 Head of PMO - Major Projects (Australia)
🏢 Kone México
📍 Australia

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