KONE Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at KONE.
KONE
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview started off great, with a recruiter in Malaysia being super responsive and keeping me updated. But after the third round, the recruiter just went silent and ghosted me, even though I reached out multiple times. Super unprofessional.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe a time you had to manage difficult stakeholders.
- How would you approach a situation where stakeholders are resistant to change?
KONE
Project Manager
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied for a role and was told I was overqualified, so they asked me to apply for a more senior position instead. A few months later, I had interviews that included standard questions like 'tell me about yourself' and 'what interests you in this company'. After what seemed like the final interview, I never heard back from the company about whether they hired someone, canceled the job, or removed the position.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is it about KONE that captures your interest?
- What is it about your role that makes you excited to come to work every day after 6 months in this role (and what might make you not excited)?
KONE
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process has totally 5 rounds. First round is a 45-minute discussion with HR covering general information, the hiring demands for the position, and expectations. The second round is a discussion with the hiring manager lasting over an hour, focusing on project management experience, skills, and knowledge. The third round involves a 45-minute discussion with a senior manager about management-level messages, expectations, KONE's strategy, culture, and people development, along with an online test for logic and insight discovery. The fourth round is an extensive discussion with the HR Director, over 1.5 hours, covering all aspects of the PM role, requirements, and expectations. The fifth round is a return to HR to discuss salary and offer conditions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How will the project be managed?
KONE Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from KONE interview reports.
“How do you usually keep stakeholders informed during a project?”
Read reports →“What is it about KONE that captures your interest?”
Read reports →“How will the project be managed?”
Read reports →“What are your methods for dealing with a supplier who is frequently behind schedule?”
Read reports →“What approaches would you use to speed up a project timeline for launching a new product?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What contribution can you make to us?”
Read report →“Describe a time you had to manage difficult stakeholders.”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on your background in supply chain project management?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 KONE interview reports.