Director, Installation Innovation & Enablement

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Job Overview

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Director, Installation Innovation & Enablement for KONE Americas?

• Do you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring products meet customer needs and are easy to install?

• Does developing and implementing training programs to enable teams for success motivate you?

• Do you thrive in areas where you drive innovation in construction installation techniques?  

• Are you skillful with supporting HR related processes including people development, staffing, and performance management?

• Do you demonstrate a passion for motivating people to attain their maximum potential?

• Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!  

Location of position: Allen, TX (however, any location can be flexible).

Job Duties

As our Director, Installation Innovation & Enablement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase innovation in construction and modernization design, installation and field training. You will design products, processes and tools for field installation teams, ensuring safety on construction and modernization sites, and using the latest technology to enable construction field productivity.   

You will bring 10+ years of progressive supervision and management experience (including managing people, projects and budgets, planning etc.); preferably with construction and modernization supervision and/or elevator-escalator field level installation experience for new and modernization products to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your 4 year college degree (preferred technical engineering discipline) and/or work equivalent experience.

Other Hiring requirements

SKILLS 

• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams (locally and remotely). 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and sponsor change. 

• Ability to conduct financial analysis for the purpose of making sound business decisions. 

• Ability to develop and foster teamwork. 

• Effective oral, written and presentation skills. 

• Strong persuasive skills. 

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   

• Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.   

• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks through effective organization and time management. 

KNOWLEDGE 

• Comprehensive understanding of installation processes, procedures, policies and contracts/product offerings. 

• Familiarity with competitor product offerings and practices. 

• General accounting and financial management principles. 

• Sound working knowledge of property management and construction industry. 

• Sound working knowledge of laws and regulations regarding safety and environmental governmental regulations. 

• Sound understanding of labor agreements and labor relations 

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self. 

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Just some of our many benefits include: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow 

• 401K Employer Match

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution 

• Well-being Program

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Family & Medical Leave

• Parental Leave

• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance  

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Buy-Up Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal Insurance

• KONE Credit Union

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role is $176,200 – $242,330. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 25% Target Incentive (70/30) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers

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 www.kone.com/careers