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.

KONE R&D brings together top talent from different disciplines into an industry-leading product and technology organization. We thrive in solving complex customer challenges, connecting legacy with the latest technologies across systems, hardware and software engineering. In fact, roughly half of our R&D roles are in software. Agile ways of working mean that we are better able to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs for speed and innovation, in a global environment.

What is our challenge for you?

In R&D we have high ambitions to lead the direction of the industry in technology and products. We are now looking for a Manager/Senior Manager, Technology Strategy Development, to partner with product and technology leaders and work in key position driving strategy development together with industry leading experts.

Key responsibilities include

Drive strategy & development initiatives with cross-functional teams. Engage various stakeholders and take ownership of aligning diverse views to come to a synthesis.

Work closely with product & technology leaders, coaching and supporting them in strategy definition and development. Review existing technology & product strategies to highlight opportunities for improvement and propose alternatives.

Work together with technology & competitor intelligence to synthesizing key industry and technology trends into actionable recommendations. Formulate and communicate insights and recommendations for management decision-making.

Design and own governance model(s) to track strategy deployment progress 

To succeed in this key role

You have background working with strategy and technology in an international multisite environment with high performing technology business

You are tech-savvy with diverse experience and knowledge of latest technologies and trends, including digitalization and ecosystems. In addition, you are curious to understand the commercial implications of the made technology and product choices

You are a fast learner, able to work across many technologies and product domains

You can cultivate a strong network both internally and externally to leverage in strategy work

You are excellent in creating clarity and focus on complex situations and turning problems into actionable recommendations.

You have experience of agile ways of working and understanding of R&D methodologies & processes

You are an excellent collaborator who can communicate, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders at every level to create alignment and clarity

You own strong prioritizing and organizing skills, combined with drive to get things done

The desired candidate will have

Approximately 7+ years of relevant work experience, e.g. background in technology strategy development, technology focused management consulting, or equivalent. Preferred industries include i.e., real estate technology, smart buildings, internet of things, and like

Proven track record of strategic thinking with business & technology acumen. Strong knowledge of strategy development methodologies and frameworks.

Demonstrated experience of data-driven technology strategies and leading strategy development projects from analysis to implementation in global matrix organizations

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities utilizing quantitative and qualitative tools

Strong, proven, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and alignment skills. Several years of experience working with leaders in top management and communicating with senior stakeholders

Master’s degree in relevant field with excellent academic performance

Fluency in English

Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel

 We offer

As KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, this is a key role and a great opportunity to build the future cities through improving how people live, work and play in the cities and to help us continue innovating and making magic happen also in the future. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing technology and products that are used by billions of users in daily basis. Products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation.

R&D Office is a unique team of experts, focusing on enabling and elevating the performance and success of KONE Research & Development. We drive long-term development of R&D performance and capability, partnering closely with other specialist domains and the R&D leadership. The team opens a great opportunity to see how an industry leading technology organization operates and is developed to the next level, while learning from a wide range of experts. The scope of the team includes supporting industry leadership by driving technology strategy development; competitor and technology intelligence; portfolio management; operational development as well as technical competence development

Location for this role is in Espoo/Hyvinkää, Finland

KONE Technology and Innovation

We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. Hardware is where we've always shined, but today, digital expertise – IoT, analytics, AI, automation, simulation, to name a few – is equally important for our continued success.

What's KTI like as a workplace? We like to think of ourselves as a diverse tribe, pulling together to understand and meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, from concept through to design, down to every single finished product. This all happens in an atmosphere of trust and respect, typified by our Nordic values, a healthy work-life balance, and a flat hierarchy.

For additional information please contact hiring manager Head of R&D Office, Tomas Granlund  +358 50 590 8986  on September 16th at 13 – 14 o’clock EET or on September 18th at 10 –11 o’clock EET.

We offer flexible working time, hybrid working model and we also support commuting to work.

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.

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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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