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GROUP PRESENTATION
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
WHAT WE EXPECT
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Area Operations Director - Service/Repair for the Pacific Northwest Area.
This position is responsible for driving the success of the Area service and repair operations by efficient, cost-effective and profitable execution of projects. Successfully manages the operations to ensure budget profits are exceeded and develops best practice operational processes with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drives and supports a culture of safety throughout the organization. Including participation in safety training, performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
- Drives success of area service/repair processes from booking to turnover; coordinates with the AVP and branch management teams to drive initiatives.
- Reviews P&L and other financial reports to monitor branch performance within the area to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met or exceeded. Uses accounting reports to review job backlogs and possible job fades for all branches within the area. Develops, reviews and approves the operation plans and budgets submitted by direct reports.
- Plans, directs, and prioritizes elevator service/repair with area manpower needs and ensures the areas operations are efficient and cost effective; supervises project managers and uses project management software and other scheduling tools.
- Visits jobsites to survey and advises on jobs progress. Includes trouble-shooting problems with operations managers and mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with contractors to review progress.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers.
- Implements and oversees strategic fade initiatives. Reviews and participates in bids of large or complex service/repair jobs to ensure profitability. Includes attending pre-bid meetings with sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs. Ultimately, maximizing growth and profitability while leading and managing operations functions.
- Assists with and provides approval for change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods. Includes a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its area and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
- Prioritizes and supports all US Field Operations and Area initiatives and supports the execution of initiatives and processes within the area and branches. Actively participates in branch coordination meetings; includes interfacing with corporate departments, including legal and labor relations, and collaborates with the factory as the main point of contact for area service.
- Possible direct project field crew oversight or project responsibilities on special tasks or projects.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required; IUEC (full mechanic) will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years in upper-level management in the elevator or related industries, preferred.
- Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.
CONTACT
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary range for Washington residents: $214,000-$261,000 with additional incentive annual compensation 0% - 100%. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13267
GROUP PRESENTATION
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
WHAT WE EXPECT
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Area Operations Director - Service/Repair for the Pacific Northwest Area.
This position is responsible for driving the success of the Area service and repair operations by efficient, cost-effective and profitable execution of projects. Successfully manages the operations to ensure budget profits are exceeded and develops best practice operational processes with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drives and supports a culture of safety throughout the organization. Including participation in safety training, performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
- Drives success of area service/repair processes from booking to turnover; coordinates with the AVP and branch management teams to drive initiatives.
- Reviews P&L and other financial reports to monitor branch performance within the area to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met or exceeded. Uses accounting reports to review job backlogs and possible job fades for all branches within the area. Develops, reviews and approves the operation plans and budgets submitted by direct reports.
- Plans, directs, and prioritizes elevator service/repair with area manpower needs and ensures the areas operations are efficient and cost effective; supervises project managers and uses project management software and other scheduling tools.
- Visits jobsites to survey and advises on jobs progress. Includes trouble-shooting problems with operations managers and mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with contractors to review progress.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers.
- Implements and oversees strategic fade initiatives. Reviews and participates in bids of large or complex service/repair jobs to ensure profitability. Includes attending pre-bid meetings with sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs. Ultimately, maximizing growth and profitability while leading and managing operations functions.
- Assists with and provides approval for change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods. Includes a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its area and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
- Prioritizes and supports all US Field Operations and Area initiatives and supports the execution of initiatives and processes within the area and branches. Actively participates in branch coordination meetings; includes interfacing with corporate departments, including legal and labor relations, and collaborates with the factory as the main point of contact for area service.
- Possible direct project field crew oversight or project responsibilities on special tasks or projects.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required; IUEC (full mechanic) will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years in upper-level management in the elevator or related industries, preferred.
- Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.
CONTACT
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary range for Washington residents: $214,000-$261,000 with additional incentive annual compensation 0% - 100%. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13267
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Who's Hiring
- DaVita19
- Emory Healthcare7
- Balfour Beatty6
- ChenMed6
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services74
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Education17
- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief operating officer jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive operational leadership experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and cross-functional team management at scale
- Experience leading organizational change, restructuring, or rapid growth initiatives
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning and business intelligence platforms
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited institution
Tips for Your Chief Operating Officer Job Search
Quantify operational impact on your resume
COO candidates who list headcount managed, cost reductions achieved, and revenue influenced get more callbacks than those who describe duties. Tie each bullet to a measurable outcome you owned, not one your team delivered collectively.
Tailor your resume to industry operating models
A COO resume that works for a 200-person SaaS company will not resonate at a 2,000-person manufacturer. Reframe your experience around the metrics that matter in each sector: ARR and churn for tech, yield and throughput for operations, patient outcomes for healthcare.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief operating officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies at an inflection point
COOs are hired when a company is scaling fast, restructuring, or entering a new market. Filter your search for organizations that recently closed a funding round, changed CEOs, or announced expansion plans, those are the postings most likely to convert.
Prepare a 90-day operating plan before interviews
Boards and CEOs hiring a COO want to see how you diagnose and prioritize. Walking into a final-round interview with a structured 30-60-90 day framework tailored to that company's visible challenges sets you apart from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Before discussing pay, confirm the reporting structure, which functions you own, and whether the role has budget authority. A COO title without P&L responsibility or direct reports is a step down in influence, regardless of the number attached to it.
Chief Operating Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief operating officers?
The companies hiring the most chief operating officers right now include DaVita, Emory Healthcare, and Balfour Beatty, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in high-growth sectors like technology, healthcare systems, and private equity-backed portfolio companies.
How many chief operating officer jobs are remote?
About 13% of chief operating officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with on-site roles still dominant because the position requires close coordination with frontline operations. Remote or hybrid flexibility is most common in technology companies, digital-native businesses, and roles focused on strategy and process improvement rather than physical plant or workforce management.
How do you become a chief operating officer?
Most COOs build toward the role by leading a major function, operations, finance, product, or sales, and then taking on cross-functional accountability. The path typically involves managing large teams, owning a P&L, delivering a significant organizational change, and developing a visible relationship with the CEO or board. An MBA helps in some industries but hands-on execution history carries more weight in the hiring decision.
Can you get hired as a chief operating officer with limited executive experience?
It's possible at earlier-stage companies where the COO role is defined more broadly and the candidate is expected to grow with the business. Startups and founder-led companies often hire a first COO from the VP or director level when they need someone to build operational infrastructure from scratch. Demonstrating that you've owned a function end-to-end and driven measurable outcomes matters more than a prior COO title.
What does the chief operating officer interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call, a structured interview with the CEO or founder, a panel with functional leaders you'd oversee, a presentation or case study on an operational challenge, and a final conversation with the board or key stakeholders. Reference checks at the COO level are thorough and often include calls with former direct reports, not just supervisors.
Where can I find and apply to chief operating officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief operating officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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