Operations Management Program

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is offering an Operations Management Program in Denver, CO. This 12-month development track blends formal training with hands-on field exposure to prepare future field superintendents and operational leaders.

The program progresses through orientation, technical immersion, and supervision phases, with mentoring and potential relocation to local or national vacancies upon graduation. A base salary of $85k increases with progression and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, construction, business, or related field.
• Open to relocation to select cities after program completion (company-assisted).
• Military or leadership experience highly desirable.
• Prior work/internships in construction, service, or maintenance are a plus.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills; aptitude for technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend program orientation and kickoff sessions.
• Gain field exposure in elevator/escalator service, repair, or installations.
• Learn auditing, testing, safety, and code compliance; manage a small team.
• Relocation to host training location and potential post-graduation placements.

Skills

Strong customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other relevant field

Job description

Location: Denver, CO, United States

Job ID: 89779

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.

Operations Management Program

Your Main Responsibilities:

The Operations Management program is a structured, 12‑month development experience that combines formal training with immersive, hands‑on field exposure. The program is designed to build a strong pipeline of Schindler’s most critical operational leadership roles by equipping participants with technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership capabilities. Participants gain practical experience in the field, develop a deep understanding of Schindler’s products, services, and customers, and work closely with area, territory, and local leadership, including a dedicated mentor, to manage the maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walks.

In addition to field experience, the program includes a structured curriculum delivered through in‑person training, eLearning modules, and cohort‑based sessions. Core focus areas include safety, product knowledge, resource planning, leadership, technician development, and financial acumen. The program is divided into three distinct phases, each with specific learning objectives. Upon completion, participants must be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory, as a permanent full‑time Field Superintendent position may not be available at their host training location near graduation.

Phase 1 - Orientation and Introduction to Schindler (approx. 3 months)

• Attend 3‑day in‑person program kickoff and orientation in US Headquarters located in Morristown, NJ
• Participate in “EI Deliver”, an eLearning training program to gain an overall understanding of the service business
• Gain visibility into what leadership looks like at Schindler through “New Leader Voyage” program
• Understand the basics of the Field Superintendent role and how it fits into Schindler’s other departments
• Conduct ride‑alongs with local Superintendents to interact with technicians onsite

Phase 2 – Technical Field Immersion (approx. 3 Months)

• Participant will be granted a temporary union card to work under the direction of an Elevator Union Mechanic
• Work onsite assisting with elevator and/or escalator service/repair or installations depending on business line function
• Improve practical knowledge of safety procedures, hazard recognition and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment

Phase 3 – Supervision, Quality And Compliance (approx. 6 Months)

• Meet the local area Field Quality Excellence team to job shadow and gain better understanding of their function
• Acquire focused knowledge surrounding auditing, testing, installation and maintenance safety and code compliance
• Manage a limited workforce in a controlled local environment to gain hands‑on management experience
• Performance evaluations provided by Branch & Area Management team
• Consider placement opportunities upon graduation of program based on local, territory or national vacancies

What You Bring

• 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
• Affinity for understanding technical/mechanical systems

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 (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
• $85k base salary which increases as you progress through the program

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.

If you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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

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.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.