Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project. Develops the project plans and product specifications within the framework of the company development process. Coordinates with business unit managers and functional managers for recruitment or assignment of project team personnel. Confers with project team to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority within the context of the company development process. Coordinates product attributes and development plans with KONE units in the United States, Europe or elsewhere and potential partner/suppliers as required. Directs and coordinates activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget. Additional Responsibilities: Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for management, client or others. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies. Travel as needed. Ranked by Forbes as one of the most innovative companies in the world, KONE has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance.