Manager Territory MOD Project Operations

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Manager Territory MOD Project Operations to lead modernization projects across a defined territory. You will drive business plans, coordinate with field teams, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction across complex projects.

The role requires strong P&L management, cross-functional leadership, and a track record in project delivery within elevator or related services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management or engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years in elevator or service industries.
• Experience managing a P&L for an industrial company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business plan to meet territory objectives.
• Coordinate with Field Superintendents and Project Managers for schedules and capacity.
• Approve change notices to ensure proper cost allocation and profitability.
• Lead MOD Project Managers and oversee hiring and onboarding.
• Partner with MOD sales to ensure smooth sales-to-operations handover.
• Maintain strong customer relationships with key clients and GCs.
• Guide resource allocation and project timelines for quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Project management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS Business / Management / Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Job ID: 90682

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.

Manager Territory MOD Project Operations

Your Main Responsibilities

The Territory Project Operations Manager - MOD should provide management of the company’s operational activities and functions relating to the modernization of new products as well as partner with the MOD Sales team on all 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 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 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.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring, and leading a team of MOD-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 MOD 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 MOD operations meetings are effective and 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.

What you bring

• BA/BS Business / Management / Engineering
• Possess overall knowledge of product and product application; modernization techniques and procedures; 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 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.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

We Elevate

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta