Date Posted:

2024-07-04

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.

Job Title 

Project Manager

No. of Direct Reports/Contractors

Up to Circa 8

No. of Indirect Reports/Contractors

Up to Circa 7

No. Projects

Circa 50

Active Backlog Value

Circa £4.5m

Complexity of Projects Score also reflecting relevance incl. contract, client, product, value, no. of projects, pace logistics, geography

2.5/5

Role Overview:

Absolutes

Accountability for compliance to the Otis absolutes (Safety, Quality, Ethics) in respect of the business to ensure business integrity in how Otis interact with all internal and external stakeholders.

Culture and Behaviours

Drives company values and behaviors within the project teams to ensure alignment with our culture, identity, and beliefs to guide employee conduct that positively reflects the organization.

Financial Control

Overall financial accountability for project performance against budget through expenditure control, headcount planning, accurate operating cost reporting and forecasting, operational and commercial risk mitigation and supporting financial results through variations orders to achieve overall project profitability.

Project Delivery

Develop and implement plans to meet contractual obligations of project deliverables including short and long-term actions that provide clear direction and accountability to meet specification, quality, timescales, and budget.

Project Performance

Manage and control project performance to meet delivery targets, deadlines, and customer commitments to achieve desired financial performance on the project.

Leadership

Provide leadership and direction to each project team through directing work, effective communication, and setting clear expectations on deliverables to ensure individual accountability for project output and results.

Team

Manage and develop effective project teams and enhance skills, capabilities, and knowledge by applying best practice to drive employee engagement and individual and team performance.

Customer Focus

Build and maintain relationships with customers by understanding customer needs and serving as a key contact for clients and representatives to address project challenges by creating win-win solutions and managing expectations.

Process Compliance

Compliance to organisational processes and procedures to ensure accurate project reporting including cost forecasting, budgeting, project scheduling, operational and commercial risk mitigation for business area of responsibility by working closely with relevant departments and subject matter experts.

Organisational Complexity

Navigating the operational complexities both internal and external for projects by analysing data and utilising subject matter experts and networks to resolve challenges arising and make sound business decisions.

Candidate requirements

Extensive experience in a Project Management roleExperience within the Engineering or Construction sector desirableRelevant experience within the Elevator and Escalator industry an advantage but not essentialDemonstrable experience in project financial management and controlsDemonstrable experience in building customer and supplier relationshipsExtensive experience in formal project management methodologies such as (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum)Demonstrable people management and leadership experienceDegree qualified at Bachelors level in Business or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

What’s In it For Me / Benefits 

You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry. 

We offer you remuneration in accordance with local standards 

Including vacation and Christmas bonuses and 30 vacation days. 

We will train you intensively in the areas of technology & processes and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time. 

You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a company car. 

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program. 

Apply today to join us and build what’s next! 

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

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

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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