Director Global Real Estate & Workplace

Director Global Real Estate & Workplace

Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the work life of our dsm-firmenich employees? Are you ready to take the challenges of bringing progress to life by creating and managing workplaces that enable everyone at dsm-firmenich to always deliver his/her best?
As a GREW Director, you will be responsible for the implementation of workplace strategies that bring together state of the art design, technology, and space solutions. You will manage a team of GREW professionals who are well-trained and regarded as experts in Workplace Management. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while working with business leaders, internal customers, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders in the sub-region.

Your key responsibilities
As the GREW Director, your main mandate is the effective and efficient delivery of GREW services and solutions at in-scope non-industrial sites with Kaiser August campus being at heart.

Among your key responsibilities are the following:

Operational & Finacial contributions:

• Lead the Facilities Management (site development, site maintenance, and employee workplace services) functions in the assigned sub-region in a manner that maximizes GREW’s contributions to the achievement of dsm-firmenich’s business objectives, profitability, and return on investment.
• Optimize the delivery of GREW services and solutions in the area in line with global strategies including improvement programs and adherence to policy requirements
• Plan and define priorities in line with budget requirements (Opex & Capex). Reviews financial/business analysis including preparations of multiple reports, controls budget variances, & deploys corrective plans.
• Oversee the development of Facilities Management processes and ways of working in line with group objectives to ensure the achievement of long term business goals for the business or sub-region.

Strategic contributions:

• Develop, maintain, and elaborate a long-term Facilities Management strategy aligned to the overall business strategy of the corresponding sub-region;
• Optimize key relationships and alliances with stakeholders (e.g. business partners, internal customers, strategic IFM suppliers, & other FM networks) to take full advantage of efficiencies and synergies.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

You bring

• A bachelor’s degree in real estate and/or Facilities Management, or other related disciplines.
• Experience in a relevant field such as facility or real estate management in a multi-national organization with global cross-cultural teams is a key requirment.
• Minimum 5 years in an FM operational leadership role is a must
• Global/regional/sub-region leadership and management roles in diverse environments including Integrated service delivery, partner governance, and stakeholders’ management.
• Having worked in commercial real estate / workplace management is an advantage

Our recruitment process:

Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your Cv in English.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
www.dsm-firmenich.com