Sr Manager, San Francisco Service Ops

Otis Elevator Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a Sr Manager, Field Service Operations to guide the San Francisco maintenance operations. You will provide direction, support, and leadership for the field service team within the territory.

The role emphasizes driving efficiency, meeting maintenance and response targets, and leading safety and training initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant field and 5+ years of experience.
• Broad knowledge of products, service techniques, and contract terms.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive field efficiency and quality improvements to meet labor and material margin plans.
• Meet goals for maintenance completion, callback and FTF rates, and activity adherence.
• Lead Otis ONE installations and ensure adherence to installation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma with 10 years' experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: OT348: SF - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 444 SPEAR STREET, STE 102, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105 USA

Date Posted: 2025-11-07

Country: United States of America

We are made to MOVE you. Moving 2.3 billion people a day, Otis is the World’s leading provider of elevators, escalators, and walkways. We give people freedom to connect in a taller, faster, smarter world.

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Sr Manager, Field Service Operations to provide direction, support, and leadership for our maintenance business within the San Francisco operating territory (OT).

Your Leadership Impact

• Drive field efficiency and quality improvements to meet labor and material margin plans
• Meet goals for maintenance completion (MCP and P1 %s), callback and FTF rates, units with no OMMS activity, and OCM process adherence
• Otis ONE – meet or exceed installation plans; keep Otis ONE unplugged units to
• Lead O hour LEAP initiatives for territory
• Work with NAA Fleet Manager to ensure company vehicles are in compliance with vehicle matrix role; transition vehicles to hybrid or electric to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Drive diversity in field workforce hiring decisions by requesting diverse candidate slates in writing to union for every hiring opportunity
• Provide on-going training, development, and leadership to the Maintenance operations team
• Provide technical direction to field operations staff and participate in large bids
• Responsible for the quality of service in designated territory
• Investigate and resolve all critical customer issues with the use of Otis and non-Otis products
• Report and present on recommendations for all product designs and performance requirements
• Monitor field tests as well as first inspection and data reports
• Consult with service supervisors, mechanics and adjusters regarding problems encountered with product performance
• Proactively aid the region in regard to the malfunctioning of equipment
• Assess patterns of complaints and determine solutions to ensure projects are completed to satisfaction and within reasonable timeframe
• Drive a safety culture throughout territory through communication, discipline,recognition and training

Your Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree highly desired, with 5 years of experience
• High school, or equivalent, plus 10 years of relevant experience
• Possess overall knowledge of product and product application; service techniques and procedures; ability to understand financial statements; legal awareness to contract terms and conditions.

Work Experience

• Multiple years of experience in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, military leadership or in another service-oriented business.
• 5+ years people leadership experience in the elevator industry, or related industry
• Proven experience understanding financial statements, commercial contracts, and overall product knowledge and application
• Strong desire for candidates who have a proven track record of meeting financial goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years elevator industry management experience strongly preferred or military leadership, operations leadership, or relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
• Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge and strict enforcement of company EH&S policy and processes

Work Authorization

Given the nature of the position, Otis Elevator does not support sponsorship, e.g. H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
• Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
• Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
• Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this role is $150,000-$210,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

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].