Senior Associate, Central Release Project Management

Otis Elevator Company is a global elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. The Senior Associate, Central Release Project Management role manages modernization and installation projects from contract award through material release, coordinating submittals, documentation, materials, and order accuracy. The role partners with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and prepare projects for successful field execution.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and process adherence
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, team‑focused approach across functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Self‑driven, analytical, and comfortable in milestone‑based environments
• High school diploma required
• applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship
• bachelor's degree preferred