Centralized Release Project Manager

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Chicago, IL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT519: CHC - Chicago IL 651 W. Washington Blvd Chicago IL 60661 USA

Would you like to join a truly international talentdriven company that values Safety Ethics Quality Innovation and Employee Opportunity

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Centralized Release Project Manager to support modernization and installation projects during the frontend execution phase. This role is responsible for project setup upfront submittals material coordination and order accuracy from project award through material release. The Project Manager will work exclusively with internal Otis stakeholders to ensure projects are fully prepared for successful field execution.

This role reports to any local branch operating in the Central Time Zone.

On a typical day you will:

  • Manage assigned projects from contract award through material release ensuring all upfront requirements are completed accurately and on schedule

  • Coordinate and prepare technical submittals drawings and documentation required for material release

  • Validate scope configuration and order accuracy to ensure alignment with contract documents and Otis standards

  • Partner closely with Sales Engineering Supply Chain Estimating and Field Operations to resolve scope gaps and technical questions prior to release

  • Ensure material orders are complete accurate and released in accordance with project schedules and internal milestones

  • Proactively identify risks inconsistencies or missing information that could impact downstream execution

  • Track progress against key upfront deliverables and provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders

  • Maintain organized and accurate project documentation within Otis systems

  • Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Release Team

Note: This role does not interface with customers and does not include field execution billing or change order management.

What you will need to be successful:

  • 2 years of project management experience in the elevator construction or related technical field

  • Working knowledge of construction documents submittals and material procurement

  • Ability to interpret architectural structural and elevator drawings

  • Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and process adherence

  • Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects concurrently

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Collaborative teamfocused approach across functions

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools

  • Selfdriven analytical and comfortable in milestonebased environments

  • High school diploma required; bachelors degree preferred

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

  • We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage.

  • Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays

  • We provide paid sick leave employee assistance and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.

  • Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.

  • Voluntary benefits including options for legal pet home and auto insurance.

  • We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits as well as adoption assistance to support growing families.

  • Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.

  • Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

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 worlds 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 industrys largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower Empire State Building Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72000 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. Youll belong to a diverse trusted and caring community where your contributions and the skills and capabilities youll 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 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

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Otis is a leading manufacturer and maintainer of Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways with world class modernization tools & service packages for buildings

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