Manager Territory MOD Project Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

About the role

As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, contributing to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you help shape the future and continue our legacy that started in 1874.

Responsibilities

• Provide management of the company’s operational activities and functions relating to the modernization of new products, and partner with the MOD Sales team on acquisition of opportunities outside our portfolio within an assigned geographic span.
• 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 aligned with customer schedules, supply chain capacities, and manpower planning.
• Ensure Fulfillment+ guidelines and expectations are followed throughout the lifecycle of all projects.
• Manage 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 and assist with contract scope review.
• Support Project Managers with setting up project timelines and expectations with customers, and 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.
• Manage, mentor, and lead a team of MOD-focused Project Managers by setting and clarifying employee objectives, managing performance, and developing skills to meet financial targets and KPIs.
• Lead the hiring and onboarding of all new MOD Project Managers.
• Initiate procedures and leadership practices to create a participative management environment, maintain high morale, and demonstrate support of Schindler’s cultural beliefs and best practices.
• Advise Project Managers on resource utilization and assignment to ensure quality job completion, drive installation efficiency, and maximize profitability.
• Ensure all required MOD operations meetings are effective and lead meetings where appropriate.
• Provide expert technical knowledge for projects needing additional oversight or intervention.
• Review ongoing project work with the operational team to ensure projects close out at required efficiency and profitability levels, avoiding overruns.
• Ensure the team organizes and handles the proper inspection and turnover process at project conclusion.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering.
• Overall knowledge of product and product application, modernization techniques and procedures, ability to understand financial statements, and legal awareness of contract terms and conditions.
• 5-7 years of experience in various assignments within the elevator industry or another service-oriented business.
• Experience managing a P&L for an industrial company.
• Up to 50% travel within the territory will be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation (increases with tenure), 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 8 company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental leave: 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost professional and leadership growth.