SCDP
The Schindler Career Development Program (SCDP) provides challenging and purposeful opportunities for high performers who display the right mindset and behaviors, and want to reach their full potential in a company that supports their aspirations. After joining the program, you will take on an international assignment, a leadership role, and a field operational role. These experiences will fully prepare you to assume a senior leadership position and shape our organization's future.
The learning environment
To offer you the best learning experience and growth, the SCDP provides an environment where innovation and diverse thinking are leveraged. As part of the SCDP, you will benefit from:
- Exposure to our global business and top-level leaders
- 1:1 career counseling, mentoring, and coaching
- Networking opportunities, including alumni events
- Learning and development reviews
- Challenging projects and strategic team challenges
We follow the principle of learning by experience, and you will take charge of your own career and find a leadership plan tailored to your interests and strengths.
How to become part of the SCDP
Recruitment is an internal process whereby you will be nominated after agreeing with the local Manager and HR. The Nomination criteria are the following:
- You must have joined Schindler for at least six months
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- You are hungry to learn, ambitious, and committed to career growth and continuous development
- You show potential to assume a senior leadership position in the future
- You are proficient in English (min. C1 level)
- You are willing to work abroad and have a genuine interest to work in an international environment
- You have up to five years of professional experience
A network of peers
During the program and continuing after graduation, as part of the SCDP & Alumni community, you benefit from ongoing networking and engagement activities.
The Schindler Career Development Program is the reason why I originally applied to work at Schindler. I was eager to work in an international environment with opportunities for growth and development. As an SCDP, I was fortunate to meet and collaborate with other SCDPs globally to investigate and propose solutions for some of our everyday problems.
Through the SCDP experience, I gained a wholistic perspective for our business, invaluable exposure, and access to a global network of friendships. These benefits have supported me throughout my career at Schindler as I have navigated various roles and product lines.
I would encourage anyone with management ambitions willing to put in the work to understand all facets of our business to apply for the Schindler Career Development Program. It has certainly been an advantageous addition to my career experience."