Project Manager

Otis SE; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or cash allowance

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

Otis SE is seeking a Modernisation Project Manager to join the team and drive delivery on site in the East Midlands region, with focus on Leicester area. You will develop delivery plans, manage subcontractors, and liaise with controls teams to upgrade programmes.

The role requires strong project management experience in lift/construction, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Project. A competitive salary, a company vehicle or cash allowance, and a supportive development culture are

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience ideally within the lift/construction sector.
• Experience with Modernisation or large-scale repair projects is highly desirable.
• Good IT knowledge and familiarity with MS Projects.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with internal and external customers/stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a delivery plan for each managed site and coordinate the Otis team including indirect reports and subcontractors to hit project goals.
• Create contract plans in MS Project and liaise with the Project Controls Lead to enable upgrades.
• Regularly monitor progress, mitigate delays and claims, and bring the programme back on track.
• Be the customer’s focal point for all correspondence and represent Otis at mid and high-level meetings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United Kingdom Location: Grove Park, 7 Barton Close Grove Park, LE19 1SJ, Leicester, United kingdom Project Manager Covering: East Midlands Competitive Salary + Benefits

Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded, and there’s never been a better time to join our team. We are the leader in elevators, escalators and moving walkways.

We’re seeking a Modernisation Project manager, based in and around the London area, who’s ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, plan our strategy for the future and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come.

The successful candidate will…

Responsibilities

• Developing a specific delivery plan for each managed site and focus the Otis team, which includes indirect reports and subcontractors, to achieve the project goals.
• Generating contract plans in MS Project and liaise with the Project Controls Lead to enable overall project upgrades to be generated.
• Regularly monitor and review progress against plan and if necessary, take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track.
• Be the customer’s focal point for all correspondence, and the Otis representative at all mid and high-level meetings.

Requirements

• Strong project management experience ideally within the lift/construction industry
• Experience with Modernisation or large scale repair projects would be highly desirable.
• Good IT knowledge and familiar with various project management systems such as MS Projects.
• Great communication skills, able to work with internal and external customers/stake holders.

What can we offer you?

• Strong Remuneration Package
• Company vehicle or cash allowance
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success
• The opportunity and investment to develop and progress your career.

More about us

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business. We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally. Our Gen2® elevator system, energy-saving ReGen™ drive technology and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance. Otis has more than 69,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians. We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers.

So just imagine where you can take your career If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.

We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here. Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Equal Opportunity

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.