Date Posted: 2026-07-31 Country: France Location: 5/7 Chemin du Tronchon, 69570, DARDILLY The Opportunity Following the planned departure of our current Operations Leader at the end of September, we are seeking a high-performing and entrepreneurial Regional Director, New Equipment Operations to lead one of the most significant businesses within our French organization. With full accountability for a €50M+ P&L , a workforce of approximately 100 employees , and a leadership team composed of 15 direct reports , this executive position will drive growth, profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and talent development across the South East France region. The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced managers, including 4 Department Managers , while shaping and executing the region's strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Full P&L Leadership Assume complete responsibility for business performance, including revenue, margin, productivity, cash flow, and EBIT delivery. Develop and execute business plans to achieve sustainable growth and profitability targets. Drive operational and commercial actions to expand market share and improve financial performance. Monitor business performance through rigorous KPI management and performance reviews. Strategic Leadership Define and deploy the regional strategy aligned with company objectives. Lead business transformation initiatives focused on growth, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and digitalization. Identify market opportunities and strengthen the competitive position of the business. Operational Excellence Ensure successful delivery of all New Equipment projects from sales handover through installation and customer acceptance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project execution, productivity, quality, and customer experience. Establish a culture of accountability and performance throughout the organization. People Leadership Lead, coach, and inspire a workforce of approximately 100 employees. Directly manage 15 leaders, including 4 Department Managers covering Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Support Functions. Build leadership capability and develop succession plans for key positions. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on engagement and results. Customer & Stakeholder Management Develop trusted relationships with key customers, developers, consultants, and industry partners. Represent the business with senior internal and external stakeholders. Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term customer retention. Safety Leadership Champion Environmental, Health & Safety as the organization's top priority. Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability. Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulations, and industry standards. Candidate Profile Experience Proven experience leading a sizable business unit with full P&L accountability. Strong track record managing large operational, project delivery, and commercial teams. Experience leading managers and developing high-performing leadership teams. Demonstrated success driving growth, profitability, and business transformation. Background in construction, industrial services, engineering, infrastructure, elevators, or a comparable project-based environment is preferred. Leadership Competencies Strategic Vision Business Acumen Customer Centricity Change Leadership People Development Financial Discipline Decision Making Execution Excellence Stakeholder Influence Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. Fluent in French and English. Position Summary Title: Regional Director, New Equipment Operations Location: South East France Business Size: €50M+ Revenue Organization: Approximately 100 Employees Direct Reports: 15 (including 4 Department Managers) Accountability: Full P&L Ownership, Growth, Operations, People & Customer 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 world’s 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 industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 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. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll 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. 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