Vice President - Manhattan

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE – Move Beyond.

TK Elevator

is seeking a dynamic and accomplished executive to lead its Manhattan Branch—one of the company's largest, most complex, and highest-profile operations.

The Vice President serves as the senior executive responsible for the overall performance of the branch, with full accountability for P&L results, strategic growth, operational execution, customer satisfaction, workforce development, and safety performance across Service, Repair, Modernization, and New Installation. The Vice President is responsible for delivering sustainable financial performance while advancing operational excellence, market leadership, organizational capability, and customer loyalty

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Leadership

• Establish and execute the strategic vision and operating plan for the Manhattan Branch, aligning business priorities with corporate objectives and long-term growth strategies.
• Ensure strong coordination and collaboration across Service, Repair, Modernization, and New Installation teams to maximize operational efficiency, customer experience, and financial performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, building organizational capability, succession plans, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Manhattan Branch with executive leadership, key customers, labor partners, industry stakeholders, and the local business community.
• Champion a customer-focused, safety-first culture that reinforces operational excellence and business performance.

Business & Financial Performance

• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the branch, delivering revenue, EBIT, gross margin, cash flow, and working capital objectives.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and financial risks that may impact branch profitability, customer relationships, or business performance.
• Drive profitable growth through disciplined financial management, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and strategic investment decisions.
• Analyze business performance to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and implement actions that improve financial and operational results.
• Review and approve major customer agreements, pricing strategies, capital expenditures, and other significant business investments.
• Drive backlog growth, conversion, and execution performance to maximize revenue realization, cash flow, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure disciplined management of accounts receivable, collections, retainage recovery, and contract risk mitigation initiatives.

Commercial Leadership

• Lead commercial growth strategies and partner with sales and operations leaders to achieve booking, pricing, retention, and market share objectives across all business lines.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with building owners, developers, property management firms, consultants, architects, engineers, and general contractors throughout the Manhattan market.
• Partner with sales and operations leaders to achieve booking, pricing, market share, and retention objectives across all business lines.
• Promote exceptional customer service and retention through operational execution and trusted client partnerships.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all branch operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technology adoption, performance management, and operational best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators including backlog, labor utilization, project execution, service quality, modernization performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with regional and corporate leadership to implement enterprise initiatives that improve operational performance and scalability.
• Drive workforce productivity, labor efficiency, resource utilization, and execution performance across all operating functions.

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Promote an uncompromising culture of safety while ensuring compliance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead safety reviews, compliance audits, and corrective action initiatives that continuously improve organizational performance.
• Ensure adherence to elevator codes, labor regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC).

Talent & Culture

• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that strengthen the long-term success of the branch.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Oversee performance management for both union and non-union employees while partnering with Human Resources and Labor Relations to effectively manage employee and labor relations matters.

Executive & Corporate Leadership

• Collaborate with executive leadership and corporate partners across Operations, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Safety, and Labor Relations.
• Represent the Manhattan Branch in executive business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and enterprise-wide leadership initiatives.
• Ensure branch priorities, investments, and execution align with TK Elevator's overall business strategy and long-term objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent executive leadership experience will also be considered. MBA or other advanced business-related degree preferred.
• Executive leadership experience within the elevator industry preferred; experience in construction, industrial services, building systems, manufacturing, or other related industries will also be considered.
• Experience leading large-scale multi-functional operations with significant revenue, workforce, and customer portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex operations with full P&L responsibility and accountability for financial and operational performance.
• Proven record of driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operating budgets, forecasting business performance, and driving strategic investment decisions.
• Experience leading both union and non-union organizations, including knowledge of IUEC collective bargaining agreements.
• Thorough understanding of elevator operations, including Service, Repair, Modernization, and New Installation businesses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, elevator codes, employment laws, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional executive leadership, communication, relationship-building, and organizational development capabilities.

What makes us special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Salary range: $246,000-290,000. The role offers a car allowance, fuel card, and annual incentive program.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continently work towards an inclusive and barrier-free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE – Move Beyond