Operations Management Program

About the role

We Elevate... Quality of urban life. 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.

Responsibilities

• Structured, 12-month development experience combining formal training with immersive, hands-on field exposure.
• Equips participants with technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required to succeed in Schindler’s operational leadership roles.
• Gain practical experience in the field, developing a deep understanding of Schindler’s products, services, and customers.
• Work closely with Area, Territory, and local leadership, including a dedicated mentor, to learn how to effectively manage the maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
• Core focus areas include safety, product knowledge, resource planning, leadership, technician development, and financial acumen.
• The program is divided into three distinct phases with specific learning objectives set for each phase.
• Upon completion of the program, participants MUST be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory should a permanent, full-time Field Superintendent position not be available at their host training location near time of graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other relevant field of study preferred.
• Candidates MUST be open to relocation (company-assisted) to select cities upon completion of the program.
• Previous military or other leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Prior work experience or internships in construction, service/maintenance or related industry a plus.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong affinity for understanding technical/mechanical systems.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of Schindler’s products, services, and customers.
• Leadership capabilities required to succeed in Schindler’s operational leadership roles.
• Ability to work closely with Area, Territory, and local leadership.
• Practical experience in the field, developing a deep understanding of Schindler’s products, services, and customers.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which 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 first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• $95k base salary which increases as you progress through the program.

Pay

• $95k base salary which increases as you progress through the program.

Schedule

• Full-time position.