KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It's where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to shape the future of the industry with new technologies and sustainable innovations.

We’re now looking for

an interim Competence Development Specialist / Manager, KONE Technology and Innovation (12 months fixed-term contract)

starting in Q3 2025, to support technology competence development across KTI globally.

This position is in the R&D Office team, which plays a key role in technology and product strategy, market and competition intelligence, portfolio management and operational & competence development. While based in this team, the Competence Development Specialist / Manager contributes to all units within KTI globally.

Competence Development Specialist / Manager will work closely with KTI leadership teams and main responsibilities include maintaining and driving the KTI competence development roadmap, collaborating with tech experts, and implementing development programs in selected focus areas. Excellent communication skills are essential for building internal competence communities and encouraging knowledge sharing. Competence Development Specialist / Manager will also contribute to technical career paths and explore new learning opportunities.

If you're a hands-on professional and passionate about tech and innovation, we’d love to have you on our team! You may be in the beginning of your career or have already some experience from the similar roles.

Location for this role is in Espoo/Hyvinkää, Finland, with remote working opportunities for few days a week.

Responsibilities and key activities

-Maintain the competence development roadmap for KTI, identifying priority areas and key development programs, and ensuring execution with internal and external tech experts

-Run the TechX talent program for KTI experts

-Implement and coordinate selected development programs in close collaboration with KTI tech experts, leaders, and our global Learning & Development network

-Support expert career path development with our People & Communications team, helping identify growth and learning opportunities

-Activate internal competence communities and promote active knowledge sharing across KTI teams

-Communicate and promote internal and external tech and innovation learning opportunities

-Track the implementation and impact of priority programs and certifications

Experience & skills needed

-Previous experience in tech-related competence development from high tech company/companies is considered a plus

-Experience and knowledge in various learning methods is considered a plus

-Some experience in developing agile and digital competencies, with a hands-on background in collaborating with software and agile teams being highly desirable

-Exceptional communication, facilitation, and influencing skills and previous experience of working with external partners, preferably start-ups

-Familiarity with external trends in tech competence development, knowledge sharing, and the evolution of expert organizations, preferably with a track record of creating innovative pathways for tech experts to expand their skills

-Fluent in English, both written and spoken

-Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification

-Open-minded with a sense of humor, contributing to a positive and dynamic work environment

Want to join the #PeopleFlow?

If you think this could be your next inspiring challenge, please submit your application as soon as possible via our Careers-site https://careers.kone.com/en/ latest by September 24th, 2025.

We will begin reviewing and interviewing candidates already during the application period.

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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.

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