Product Manager, Supply Operations

at  Kone

Are you ready to shape the future of the elevator and escalator industry with innovative technologies and smart digital solutions?
KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where this transformation happens. At KTI, we integrate the physical world with advanced digital systems to revolutionize how billions of people move within buildings every day. Join us on our mission to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable innovations.
We are now looking for Product Manager, Supply Operations
Come aboard KONE IT and join a dynamic Supply Chain Solutions team, which is the heart of the business, reshaping urban mobility through cutting-edge solutions and technologies.
As the Product Manager, Supply Operations , you will be the driving force behind a portfolio of IT products that support and enhance KONE’s Supply Operations including Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Line Order Management and Material Logistics together with Procurement and Supplier Integrations. Leading a dedicated global team of IT Product Owners and technical experts, you will ensure our solutions meet stakeholder needs and deliver significant business value. You are member of Supply Chain Leadership Team.
This position will be based in Espoo, Finland and you will report to the Head of IT, Supply Chain.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE`RE LOOKING FOR:

• Over 10 years of IT experience with expertise across various roles and technologies
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain end-to-end processes in a global environment
• 5+ years of Product Management experience with SAP modules (SD, PS, MM), 1PLAN Demand Planner, o9 order orchestration, SPOO (Supply Planning & Order Orchestration), Databricks, SAP S/4 HANA, and additional tools (KEO, POC&GR, SPD, KSMP, SupplierWeb, EDI, Epil)
• Extensive experience and proven success in defining and implementing product vision and roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders for ERP systems and related products within the Supply Chain end-to-end process. Skilled at operating in global environments, driving alignment, and delivering impactful results across interconnected systems.
• Extensive project management experience, including leading large-scale, cross-functional IT projects in global environments, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget
• Strong knowledge of Supply Operations: Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Line Order Management, Material Logistics, procurement, supplier integrations, incident management, and root cause analysis
• Proven track record in business strategy, execution, and delivering value-driven outcomes
• Skilled in agile, DevOps, and value-driven prioritization and execution (5+ years)
• Experienced in team leadership, coaching, and ensuring teams have the necessary tools, capabilities, and systems for success
• Accountable for product lifecycle costs, supplier selection, governance, and performance management, ensuring alignment with IT operations strategy and business goals
• Drives collaboration, transparency, and IT-wide improvements across teams, engaging actively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and executionExceptional presentation and communication skills, able to engage IT and business leaders
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  If you have any questions regarding the role, please be in touch with Mari Kursukangas, Head of IT, Supply Chain.

• Develop and manage product vision and roadmaps, ensuring they deliver value to stakeholders together with Business and Process owners
• You continuously seek synergies between multiple products and their teams to optimize the outcomes and efficiencies: product value propositions, business engagement, product operations, resource planning, supplier collaboration
• Guide and coach product owners and teams for effective planning and execution (agile way of working)
• Oversee product lifecycle costs, aligning with business cases and budgets
• Remove obstacles, ensuring necessary tools and systems are in place
• Optimize synergies across products and teams for enhanced value and efficiency
• Align product operations with KONE strategy, ensuring compliance and business continuity
• Foster collaboration and transparency across teams, focusing on business engagement and quality
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate planning and execution, promoting a collaborative environment
• Ensure a positive employee experience, emphasizing transparency, clarity, and learningopportunities