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Global Facilities Manager

Aramex

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Global Facilities Manager to oversee its facilities management operations across various regions. This role demands significant experience in strategic project management, team leadership, and maintaining complex infrastructure networks. The ideal candidate will implement operational efficiencies and adhere to safety and quality standards while collaborating with key stakeholders. Candidates must possess advanced degrees in Engineering and relevant certifications such as IFMA, alongside substantial industry experience.

Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of FM or project management experience in large infrastructure networks.
  • Minimum 3 years in facilities management for pharmaceutical or chemical logistics.
  • Strong technical and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage long-term strategic projects for FM development across multiple regions.
  • Oversee facilities system upgrades and manage corporate risk related to facilities.
  • Lead project governance and create facility management master plans.

Skills

Communication
Project Management
Leadership
Negotiation
Analytical Skills

Education

BSc in Engineering
MBA/MSc in Engineering
IFMA certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Global Facilities Manager

Qualifications: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

Job Description

The Global Facilities Manager is responsible for managing facilities and company properties, including related projects both internally and externally. This role involves implementing strategies aligned with organizational objectives, managing a team of senior facilities managers, facilities managers, and FM representatives, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The manager ensures the implementation of FM policies and drives operational efficiencies across the network to support business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage long-term strategic projects for the development of the FM department across GCC, MENAT, India, and South Africa.
  • Oversee facilities system upgrades, ensuring vetting and approval processes are followed.
  • Manage corporate risk related to facilities and facilitate communication with the executive committee.
  • Report on risk-based facilities indexing to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Board Audit Committee.
  • Conduct research and analysis for annual planning, risk mitigation, and strategic facilities management.
  • Plan and execute integrated facilities management for over 65 facilities.
  • Implement multi-regional contracts and manage vendor relationships.
  • Develop and standardize processes, operations, and benchmarks for facilities management.
  • Manage and coach facilities teams with reporting responsibilities.
  • Maintain operations manuals and processes for maintenance, vendor management, and quality assessment.
  • Oversee lifecycle management for design, build, leasing, and real estate projects.
  • Manage infrastructure projects aligned with GDP (Pharma) strategy and energy projects involving IoT and SaaS platforms.
  • Create annual facility management master plans and budgets.
  • Lead project governance, site meetings, and specifications for new projects.
  • Perform facility audits and recommend improvements.
  • Support business continuity planning and drive data analytics and digitization initiatives.
  • Lead the implementation of FM software systems and ISO 41001:2018 standards across facilities.
Qualifications & Skills
  • BSc in Engineering; MBA or MSc in Engineering
  • IFMA certification required
  • 10-12 years of FM or project management experience in large infrastructure networks
  • Experience in procurement, negotiation, and contract management
  • Minimum 3 years in facilities management for pharmaceutical or chemical logistics
  • Proficiency in MS Office and English
  • Strong communication, technical, project management, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills
  • Leadership qualities including team building, strategic direction, and innovation

Note: All procedures related to facilities management, HSSE, procurement, and policies should be adhered to. The role requires a proactive approach to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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