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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.\n\nJoin us as a\n\nOperations Management Program\nYour main responsibilities\nThe 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 the technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required to succeed.\n\nParticipants gain practical experience in the field, developing a deep understanding of Schindler’s products, services, and customers. Throughout the program, participants work closely with Area, Territory, and local leadership, including a dedicated mentor, to learn how to effectively manage the maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walks.\n\nIn addition to field experience, the development 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.\n\nThe program is divided into three distinct “phases” with specific learning objectives set for each phase. Upon completion of the program, participants MUST be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory should a permanent, full‑time Field Superintendent position not be available at their host training location near time of graduation.\n\nPhase 1 - Orientation and Introduction to Schindler (approx. 3 months)\n\nAttend 3‑day in‑person program kickoff and orientation in US Headquarters located in Morristown, NJ\n\nParticipate in “EI Deliver”, an eLearning training program to gain an overall understanding of the service business\n\nGain visibility into what leadership looks like at Schindler through “New Leader Voyage” program\n\nUnderstand the basics of the Field Superintendent role and how it fits into Schindler’s other departments\n\nConduct “ride‑alongs” with local Superintendents to interact with technicians onsite\n\nPhase 2 – Technical Field Immersion (approx. 3 months)\n\nParticipant will be granted a temporary union card to work under the direction of an Elevator Union Mechanic\n\nWork onsite assisting with elevator and/or escalator service/repair or installations dependent on business line function\n\nImprove practical knowledge of safety procedures, hazard recognition and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment\n\nPhase 3 – Supervision, Quality and Compliance (approx. 6 months)\n\nMeet the local area Field Quality Excellence team to job shadow and gain better understanding of their function\n\nAcquire focused knowledge surrounding auditing, testing, installation and maintenance safety and code compliance\n\nManage limited workforce in controlled local environment to gain hands‑on management experience\n\nPerformance Evaluations provided by Branch & Area management team\n\nConsider placement opportunities upon graduation of program based on local, territory or national vacancies\n\nUpon completion of the program, participants must be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory on a permanent basis if a full‑time Field Superintendent position is not available at their host training location.\n\nWhat you bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other relevant field of study preferred\n\nCandidates MUST be open to relocation (company‑assisted) to select cities upon completion of the program\n\nPrevious military or other leadership experience is highly desirable\n\nPrior work experience or internships in construction, service/maintenance or related industry a plus\n\nStrong customer service, organizational and communication skills\n\nAffinity for understanding technical/mechanical systems\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nFully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.\n\nCompetitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.\n\n3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.\n\nTuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.\n\nParental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.\n\nA wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.\n\nBecome 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nAny unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Schindler","rawCompany":"schindler","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:55:16.530Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"238290","title":"Other Building Equipment Contractors","slug":"other-building-equipment-contractors"},{"code":"333921","title":"Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing","slug":"elevator-and-moving-stairway-manufacturing"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Management Program","description":"Location: Washington, DC (NOVA), DC, United States\nJob ID: 89429\n\nWe Elevate... Quality of urban life\nOur 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.\n\nJoin us as a\n\nOperations Management Program\nYour main responsibilities\nThe 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 the technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required to succeed.\n\nParticipants gain practical experience in the field, developing a deep understanding of Schindler’s products, services, and customers. Throughout the program, participants work closely with Area, Territory, and local leadership, including a dedicated mentor, to learn how to effectively manage the maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walks.\n\nIn addition to field experience, the development program includes a structured curriculum delivered through in‑person training, eLearning modules, and cohort‑based sessions. 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Upon completion of the program, participants MUST be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory should a permanent, full‑time Field Superintendent position not be available at their host training location near time of graduation.\n\nPhase 1 - Orientation and Introduction to Schindler (approx. 3 months)\n\nAttend 3‑day in‑person program kickoff and orientation in US Headquarters located in Morristown, NJ\n\nParticipate in “EI Deliver”, an eLearning training program to gain an overall understanding of the service business\n\nGain visibility into what leadership looks like at Schindler through “New Leader Voyage” program\n\nUnderstand the basics of the Field Superintendent role and how it fits into Schindler’s other departments\n\nConduct “ride‑alongs” with local Superintendents to interact with technicians onsite\n\nPhase 2 – Technical Field Immersion (approx. 3 months)\n\nParticipant will be granted a temporary union card to work under the direction of an Elevator Union Mechanic\n\nWork onsite assisting with elevator and/or escalator service/repair or installations dependent on business line function\n\nImprove practical knowledge of safety procedures, hazard recognition and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment\n\nPhase 3 – Supervision, Quality and Compliance (approx. 6 months)\n\nMeet the local area Field Quality Excellence team to job shadow and gain better understanding of their function\n\nAcquire focused knowledge surrounding auditing, testing, installation and maintenance safety and code compliance\n\nManage limited workforce in controlled local environment to gain hands‑on management experience\n\nPerformance Evaluations provided by Branch & Area management team\n\nConsider placement opportunities upon graduation of program based on local, territory or national vacancies\n\nUpon completion of the program, participants must be open to relocating to other locations within the local territory on a permanent basis if a full‑time Field Superintendent position is not available at their host training location.\n\nWhat you bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other relevant field of study preferred\n\nCandidates MUST be open to relocation (company‑assisted) to select cities upon completion of the program\n\nPrevious military or other leadership experience is highly desirable\n\nPrior work experience or internships in construction, service/maintenance or related industry a plus\n\nStrong customer service, organizational and communication skills\n\nAffinity for understanding technical/mechanical systems\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nFully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.\n\nCompetitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.\n\n3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.\n\nTuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.\n\nParental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.\n\nA wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.\n\nBecome 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.\n\nAt Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. 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