Fire Alarm/Sprinkler - Service Operations Manager - Philadelphia, PA

Job Family: Customer ServicesReq ID: 436283Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?  Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.  The Service Operations Manager leads a team responsible for performing service work for fire alarm/sprinkler/life safety systems. This position will coordinate all activities for service agreements, service migration and installed projects, and Time & Materials (T&M) work to provide on-time delivery and ensure customer expectations and commitments are met.This position supports the Greater Philadelphia Area, but reports into our Blue Bell, PA office.As a Service Operations Manager , you will:

Oversee the hiring, supervision, training, and mentoring of service teams through goal setting, performance monitoring, employee review meetings, and scheduling of formal training 

Manage revenue, gross margin, and absorption to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts

Drive expansion of chargeable opportunities, including T&M, system upgrades, and service contracts, ensure quality assurance activities are completed, such as sales-to-service and projects-to-service turnover including final project walkthroughs, service agreement scope reviews, and final information turnover to inspection team

Support contract profitability through cost containment procedures and processes and ensure contract requirements are met and performed to a high standard  

Develop customer relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction while ensuring effective and timely communications and determine technical labor loading and appropriate balance of talent to ensure proper resource coverage to meet customer needs  

Champion safety compliance by ensuring employees meet or exceed organization and customer safety requirements, ensure employees are properly trained on safety requirements and enforce adherence to organizational processes, tools, and workflow standards  

You will make an impact with these qualifications:  Basic Qualifications:    

High school diploma or state-recognized GED

2+ years of experience in at least one of these:

supervising technical technicians

project management with P&L responsibility

industry experience within commercial fire alarms/sprinkler systems

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of financial reporting and applying cost control measures  

Must be able to obtain NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification within 18 months 

Experience with Microsoft Office   

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations  

Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:     

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

On-the-job industry experience with strategic planning, contracting, project management, account management, and all aspects of general business management 

Experience in technical function within the fire alarm/sprinkler/life safety industry

Project Management experience

You’ll benefit from:    

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html  

The pay range for this position is $108,850 - $186,600 / year and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.  

Ready to create your own journey?  Join us today and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs! About Siemens:  We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:    We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.  Learn more about our commitment to DEI here (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/diversity.html) .  Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.   #LI-DRR #RSSEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs/search-careers/accommodation-for-disability.html) If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination ProvisionSiemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .California Privacy NoticeCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/general/legal/us-internet-privacy-notice-state-rights.html) .