Territory Operations Manager - New Installation

Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Job ID: 88891

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.

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Territory Operations Manager - New Installation

Your main responsibilities

This role can sit in any of our Northeast offices, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Hartford, or Boston

The Territory Operations Manager – NI is responsible for overseeing all operational activities related to new installations, while also partnering closely with the NI Sales team to drive opportunities beyond our existing portfolio within the assigned territory. This role is focused on delivering strong customer satisfaction while meeting the region’s strategic and financial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a business plan to support both financial and operational goals, while driving key NI initiatives across the territory
• Building and managing the operational budget, ensuring spend is aligned with approved targets across labor, materials, inventory, tools, and fleet
• Managing working capital through effective asset management and billing processes
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, general contractors, and industry consultants
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Field Superintendents and Project Coordinators, setting clear expectations and driving performance against KPIs and financial targets
• Overseeing hiring and onboarding for new NI team members
• Creating a positive, high-performing team environment that supports Schindler’s culture and encourages engagement and accountability
• Supporting proactive labor relations in partnership with local business agents and the Labor Relations team
• Ensuring effective technician engagement by supporting training, performance management, and active participation in reviews
• Guiding Superintendents on resource planning and allocation to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Leading and ensuring effectiveness of key operations meetings
• Providing hands-on project oversight when needed by visiting jobsites, identifying risks, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and profitably
• Overseeing proper inspection and turnover processes at project completion
• Partnering with Product Line experts to address operational challenges, including product issues, safety concerns, and supply chain impacts
• Driving a strong safety culture in coordination with Field Quality Excellence, including training, compliance, and equipment testing

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the elevator industry preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer applications

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• 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.

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