Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States 
Job ID: 86018 

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. 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.

 

Join us as a

Manager Territory NI Project Operations

 

Your main responsibilities

Can be located at any of the following locations: Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA / San Diego, CA

Your Skills
The Territory Project Operations Manager - New Installation (NI) provides management of the company’s operational
activities and functions relating to the installation of new products as well as partner with the NI Sales team on all
acquisition of opportunities outside our portfolio within an assigned geographic span. All this work is to be fulfilled in a
manner that achieves customer satisfaction as well as the strategic business objectives of the region.

• Develop and execute a business plan in support of the territory’s financial and non-financial objectives and support
  the implementation of territory NI 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.
• Ensure the Fulfillment + guidelines and expectations are being followed throughout the lifecycle of all projects.
• 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 NI 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.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring, and leading a team of NI-focused Project Managers by setting and clarifying
  employee objectives, managing their ongoing performance and continuously developing their skills, all in an effort to
  drive the NI team to meet required financial targets/metrics and performance KPIs.
• Lead the hiring and onboarding of all new NI Project Managers.
• Initiate procedures and leadership practices to create a business environment for participative management,
  maintain high morale of subordinates and demonstrate strong support of Schindler’s cultural beliefs and best
  practices.
• 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 NI 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.

Expected Salary Range Is $142,800 to $178,600 Depending On Experience 

 

What you bring

Your Experience
Education:

• BA/BS Business / Management / Engineering
• Possess overall knowledge of product and product application; ability to understand financial statements; legal
  awareness to contract terms and conditions.

Work Experience:

• 5-7 years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented
  business.
• Experience managing a P&L for an industrial company.

Additional:

• Up to 50% travel within the territory will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office

 

What’s in it for you?

• Fully ves