Product Owner, Delivery Project Management

Digitalizing KONE’s marketing, sales and customer interactions will be one of the key areas in KONE’s new “Sustainable success with customers” strategy. In the future, the best experience can be created by working together with customers and partners in every step of the process, from early engagement to upgrading equipment.

Commercial & Operations Solutions unit within KONE IT is designing, developing, maintaining and supporting solutions across KONE’s digital and digitally enabled customer journey – marketing, sales, field service and project delivery and customer service. Especially for marketing and sales, our purpose is to enable superior customer experience and high-rising sales by transforming how KONE interacts with customers.

We are now looking for a
 

Product Owner, Delivery Project Management

to analyze and prioritize business requirements for development, create and maintain the product roadmap, and collaborate closely with business owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in IT to deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions for managing delivery projects in KONE.

In this role, you get to:

• Realize maximum value from product investments through the product life cycle by defining the product roadmap, prioritizing the backlog, and planning the execution of development.
• Clarify stakeholder requirements and translate them into backlog items.
• Own the solution design of digital services used by KONE delivery project managers while understanding the big picture and dependencies on integrated solutions.
• Define targets for product performance, operations and benefit realization, track performance using KPIs, and communicate status with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate quarterly planning and manage the product backlog efficiently & transparently.
• Lead agile product development.
• Ensure that product operations and performance are aligned with the product value proposition, and corrective actions are taken when needed.
• Manage financials during the product lifecycle, including development costs, license costs, and run costs.
• Promote continuous improvement of IT products.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and competitive advantage in KONE delivery operations.

Skills & experience we`re looking for:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in working with product development incl. IT processes, system development and cloud-based technologies.
• Proven track record as Product Owner, Product Designer, or similar role, ideally with digital product development
• Experience in project management software solutions with mobile and cloud technologies
• A highly motivated team player with a service-oriented mindset, enjoy consulting and co-creating impactful solutions.
• Committed to delivering exceptional digital experiences and fostering continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience in applying design thinking techniques combined with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and DevOps practices.
• Proven experience working in an international environment with the ability to excel in virtual organizations. Ability to both work independently as well as contribute effectively to virtual teams in a multicultural setting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English with business stakeholders, with the ability to convey complex topics in clear and engaging manner.
• Open-minded with a sense of humor, contributing to a positive and dynamic work environment.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please be in touch with Jukka Karo, Product Manager, Delivery Operations via email jukka.karo@kone.com

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the world of digital channels, we want to hear from you!

Please attach a CV and cover letter to let us know a little more about you and apply via Careers site www.kone.com/jobs by 8.6.2025.

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Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti.

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