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Konecranes is a Finnish company specializing in the manufacture and service of cranes and lifting equipment, as well as the service of machine tools, operating globally across various industries.

Konecranes

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 105k-137k USD

United States only

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You Will Lead With Impact

As the Senior Project Manager within the ICP organization, you will take the helm in shaping a high-performing project management team, accountable for delivering a superior customer experience from order to execution. You will lead by example—coaching, developing, and mentoring your team to excel in all aspects of project delivery while managing critical stakeholder relationships and strategic project outcomes.
You will be responsible for aligning your team’s efforts with organizational goals, managing workload capacity, and serving as a key escalation point for complex or high-impact project issues. You will step into a direct project management role when the scope, complexity, or resource demands require your expertise and leadership.

You Will Drive Operational Excellence

You will oversee and manage the open project backlog, ensuring proactive forecasting of sales performance on a monthly and quarterly basis. You will ensure projects are appropriately assigned and delivered on time, within budget, and to scope, maintaining a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
When challenges arise, you will engage the right resources to address issues swiftly, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and escalate strategically to ensure resolution. You will be a role model for process discipline, technical curiosity, and customer advocacy.
You Will Elevate the Customer Experience You will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer journey throughout the execution phase. Through your leadership, your team will deliver on our brand promise—ensuring every interaction and outcome reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and partnership. Your ability to influence behaviours, promote clear communication, and resolve issues with agility will directly contribute to our competitive advantage in the marketplace.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Develop, support, and lead a high-performing Project Management team.

Champion timely and effective internal and external project kick-off meetings.

Monitor and ensure all project deliverables—scope, budget, and schedule—are consistently met.

Ensure all project data and communications are accurate, complete, and timely.

Deliver training, mentorship, and performance development for project managers.

Establish, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures for project execution.

Own and deliver accurate project forecasting and backlog reporting aligned to monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Proactively mitigate project risks through strong communication and targeted training.

Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Lead annual planning and goal setting initiatives in alignment with business strategy.

Drive continuous improvement across processes and customer experience.

Serve as lead Project Manager for strategic, large-scale, or complex projects as required.

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong knowledge of overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning—or equivalent construction-related expertise.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.

A strong technical mindset and an eagerness to deepen your knowledge of our products and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A post-secondary degree or diploma; PMP certification preferred.

Proven experience in project management within manufacturing or construction environments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel internationally, locally and outside the service area for operational requirements & training when necessary.

25% Travel Required

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

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Salary: 105k-137k USD

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At Konecranes, we are at the forefront of the material handling industry, driving innovation and technological breakthroughs to revolutionize how the world moves what matters. Our history, tracing back to 1910 with the founding of KONE Corporation, has been a journey of continuous evolution and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We officially became Konecranes in 1994, and since then, we have solidified our position as a global leader. Our core mission is to provide productivity-enhancing lifting solutions and services that empower a wide array of industries, from manufacturing and process industries to shipyards, ports, and terminals. We are not just lifting things; we are lifting entire businesses by enhancing their safety, productivity, and sustainability.

Through groundbreaking technology, we are revolutionizing material handling at Konecranes. Our commitment to research and development is unwavering, enabling us to consistently set industry benchmarks. We have pioneered intelligent lifting solutions, including our TRUCONNECT® remote services, which provide real-time data and insights to optimize crane performance and maintenance. This digital ecosystem connects machines, data, and people, transforming how maintenance services are delivered and empowering our customers with transparency and speed. Our smart features, such as 'Follow Me' technology, enhance operational ease and efficiency by allowing intuitive, manual guidance of crane hooks, significantly reducing load cycle times. Furthermore, our Ecolifting™ vision drives us to develop and expand our portfolio of electrified and hybrid solutions, like the E-VER electric forklift and hybrid RTG cranes, to minimize environmental impact and support our customers' decarbonization goals. We are dedicated to a circular economy, leveraging digitalization and a deeply rooted safety culture to create lasting value for all our stakeholders and contribute to a more sustainable world.

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