Director Service Operations Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

Position Location: This role supports our Plymouth, MI branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Detroit, MI area.
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As an Area Operations Manager, Service, you will lead a service operations organization responsible for delivering profitable growth, operational excellence, and outstanding customer outcomes across all customers in your assigned area. You will ensure service execution aligns with Siemens SI B standards and partner closely with central Operations teams, including PMO and Operations Excellence, to drive consistency, quality, and scalable service performance.
As an Area Operations Manager, Service, you will:

• Drive service and operational growth by meeting and/or exceeding quarterly and annual service revenue, gross margin, and operating margin commitments
• Lead end-to-end service execution, including project services and Service Agreements, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations
• Plan, direct, and oversee service operations to support sustainable growth and long-term customer retention
• Monitor service and project performance to control costs, manage risk, and improve margin performance
• Partner with central Operations teams (PMO and Operations Excellence) to leverage standard tools, best practices, and shared capabilities
• Provide operational and technical support to Sales teams, including pricing guidance, scope definition, renewals, and lifecycle service strategy
• Lead workforce planning by hiring, developing, allocating, and performance-managing service resources to support current and future business needs
• Ensure balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital performance align with Siemens and SI B North Star expectations
• Maintain close alignment with Area General Management on service strategy, execution priorities, and market growth initiatives

You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience leading service or operations organizations in a project-based, solutions, or service environment
• Financial acumen, including responsibility for service revenue, margin, cost control, and cash flow performance
• Experience partnering effectively with Sales, Project Management, and operations organizations
• High School diploma or state-recognized GED
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Technical and operational expertise relevant to service, lifecycle, and solutions-based delivery environments
• People leadership capability, including talent development and workforce planning
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management and issue-resolution skills

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!
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The pay range for this position is $129,520 - $222,034 annually with a target incentive of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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