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KONE, Inc Solutions Architect, Americas in Lisle, Illinois
Founded in 1910, KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27) , Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. _ _
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and oversee local IT product/application performance as our Area Solutions Architect for Americas ?
*Candidate must be based in Chicago, IL/surrounding area*
Do you have a strong familiarity with IT landscape to be able to understand a variety of tools and their intended purposes?
Is collaborating with stakeholders from local to global backgrounds an area you thrive in?
Have you supported alignment efforts based on global and local initiatives?
Does problem-solving and having a continuous improvement mindset come natural to you?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
As our Area Solutions Architect , you ensure that the architecture of Americas products and applications align with both the global enterprise architecture and the unique needs of the local business environment. This includes a focus on quality / efficiency output of said products and your responsiveness in times of adaptability due to changing business/market needs.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of IT architecture experience with a successful design/implementation track record for regional/area-specific solutions. Coupling with your educational background obtaining a bachelors degree in Computer Science or any related field, your background in organization development, strategic road mapping, innovation/continuous improvement, and system thinking will benefit you as you take on this role.
We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) :
• We value your authentic self
• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values
• Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment
• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation
• We care about the communities where we live and work
Just some of our many benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Matching 401K
• Pension plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family
• Paid holidays and paid time off
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career (https://kone.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers) !
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class .
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.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.