Manager Territory Modernization Project Operations

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Can be located at any Northwest territory office: Seattle WA / Spokane, WA / Portland, OR / Las Vegas, NV / Salt Lake City, UT / Boise, ID / Denver, CO

The Territory Project Operations Manager – Modernization (MOD) provides management of the company’s operational activities and functions relating to the installation of MOD products. • Develop and execute a business plan in support of the territory’s financial and non-financial objectives and support the implementation of territory MOD operations initiatives. • Interface with Field Superintendents and Project Managers to release material into manufacturing to be aligned with customer schedules, supply chain capacities, and manpower planning. • Responsible for managing networking capital via appropriate asset management measures and billing procedures. • Review and approve change notices to ensure proper cost allocation and project profitability • Partner with the MOD sales team to facilitate the sales to operations handover for newly awarded projects as well as assist with contract scope review. • Support Project Managers with setting up project timelines and expectations with customer as well as set a high level of customer service through communication • Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with key customers, GCs and influential industry consultants through personal contact and staff assignments. • Support team of MOD-focused Project Managers and drive the team to meet required financial targets/metrics and performance KPIs. • Advise Project Managers on the utilization and assignment of resources appropriate for project timelines and budgets that ensure quality job completion, drive installation efficiency, and maximize profitability. • Ensure all required MOD operations meetings are effective. Lead meetings where appropriate. • Provide expert technical knowledge for any project that needs additional oversight or intervention. Review ongoing project work with the operational team to ensure that projects close-out at the required efficiency and profitability levels avoiding overruns. • Ensure team organizes and handles proper inspection and turnover process at project conclusion.