Project Manager Jobs

Are you…

• Passionate about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to help decrease CO2 emissions?
• Hungry to always find a better way of doing things?

Our client, Koja, is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to support the company’s Marine segment in the United States. Founded in Finland, nearly 90 years ago, Koja is a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient HVAC technology, air conditioning systems, and industrial solutions. Serving the largest cruise lines in the world, Koja’s energy-saving technology ensures the best solutions on the market—and with a smaller carbon footprint. For more information, visit their website at https://www.koja.fi/en/koja-usa-inc/

About the position

This is an amazing opportunity for a highly motivated Project Manager to be part of Koja’s continued growth in the United States. As Project Manager, you will be fully responsible for ensuring effective and long-term project implementation, management, and development for KOJA’s Marine sector customers in the US. The ideal candidate for this position will bring his/her passion for technical project management and customer service along with outstanding planning, communication, and negotiation skills. We expect you to be comfortable in a fast-paced multinational environment. This position will report directly to the CEO and VP of Koja USA. Travel of up to 50% is to be expected, mostly domestic and some international. Your responsibilities include:

• Apply your expertise in project management to manage core elements of project integrations, scope, scheduling, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, procurement, and stakeholder management
• Implement, manage, and develop projects efficiently for Koja’s Marine segment across the US market
• Develop long-term project management cross-divisionally, consistent with Koja’s values and guidelines with respect to safety, quality, and business ethics
• Cultivate a work environment that ensures long-term customer satisfaction
• Lead all project management planning including scope identification, budget & resource planning, and ongoing communication and collaboration with team members and customers

What we expect from you

Education & Work Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is a plus but not a requirement. We also value HVAC training and other technical certificate programs.
• Outstanding English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to lead, manage and inspire high-performing teams, communicating vision and setting goals
• 3-5 years of experience in project-based business and technical project management
• Experience working in a multinational matrix business environment along with a passion for collaboration with multinational teams
• Robust knowledge and/or experience in HVAC systems or other technical systems in Cruise Vessels
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, mostly domestic, some international
• Experience negotiating and understanding complex contracts

Skills, Traits & Style

• Creative and pragmatic team-player
• High energy and drive
• Solid planning and risk management skills with efficient decision-making skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Excellent customer service skills
• Leadership style: Engaging, driven, approachable, dynamic
• Affinity to problem-solving, negotiating, and time-management

What we offer is more than just a job…

• An excellent team-focused and innovative work environment, where every voice matters
• An opportunity to join a global leader with a positive impact on decreasing CO2 emissions in the world’s largest Cruise lines
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits