KONE Corporation is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, dedicated to improving the flow of urban life. We provide innovative and eco-efficient solutions for elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization.
At Commercial & Operations, we are the engine that powers KONE's success, ensuring competitiveness across all aspects of our business and throughout the building lifecycle. Our mission is pivotal: to make KONE faster, more agile, and better equipped to empower our frontline teams to deliver unparalleled service to customers.
By focusing on efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric strategies, Commercial & Operations plays a vital role in maintaining KONE’s position as an industry leader—enabling us to outpace the competition and exceed expectations every step of the way.
Are you interested in joining one of the world’s best employers?
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Summer Trainee - Portfolio Management
to join our Portfolio Management team in the Commercial & Operations unit in Espoo, Finland. This is a full-time, fixed-term position lasting 4–6 months, starting March/April 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing and improving our project portfolios, with a focus on strategic KONE Grow portfolio management and Business Line Transformation topics.
In this role you will have a unique opportunity to develop your portfolio management expertise with the help of a highly experienced team. You will also have an opportunity to participate in the development of project planning and reporting tools. You will contribute to cost and project schedule follow-up and control.
Key Responsibilities and activities:
Analytics and Power BI Development: developing Power BI dashboard and creating different views from different data systems for follow-up and to guide and support investment decision making
Data Quality Management: Ensure data accuracy and maintain sanity in our portfolio management tools e.g. from cost, content and roadmap perspective
Portfolio Management Tools development and deployment: Study possibilities for user-friendly and fit-for-purpose tools, assist in possible pilot development and implementation going forward
Improved Portfolio Management Practices: Contribute to the several improvement streams of portfolio management practices (e.g. cost allocation, resource management, business cases and benefit realization) within Commercial & Operations Business Lines and towards R&D, IT and Area organizations
Presentation Compilation: Compile necessary presentations from various perspectives towards KONE Grow portfolio e.g. from Strategic Shifts, Area or program perspective
Execution Follow-Up: Assist in the development and follow-up of Program execution and follow-up
SharePoint Design: Complement with strategic Shift and portfolio management contents
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Enthusiastic to learn and deepen your knowledge about portfolio management and investment management with a can-do attitude
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Potential for leadership and the appetite
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is required
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ready for cross-team collaboration and co-creation with your colleagues
Interested in working in a global and multicultural organization and team
What We Offer:
Hands-on experience in project portfolio management within a leading global company
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and investments that contribute to the company's strategic goals
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Want to join the #PeopleFlow?
If you are interested in joining the KONE portfolio management team for the summer of 2025, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs by February 10, 2025. Should you have questions about this position, please contact Taru Rosendahl at +358 400 964 278 on Jan 29, 2025, between 3 -4 PM or Feb 7, 2025, between 10 -11 AM.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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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