Project Manager IFM (m/f/d)

Villeroy & Boch Group; Mettlach; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Villeroy & Boch Group is seeking a Project Manager IFM to drive our global transition from a decentralized facility management model to a standardized, integrated approach with our strategic partner, Apleona. You will own operational execution across Villeroy & Boch plants and sites, ensuring service quality, cost optimization, and global harmonization.

Requirements include a university degree and extensive experience leading international projects in FM transitions, strong contract & supplier

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading international projects, ideally in facility management transition, procurement or corporate real estate.
• Strong track record in contract negotiations, SLAs and supplier performance management.
• Change management experience and stakeholder communication skills; familiarity with TUPE/local labor laws.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Project Leadership & Governance: Set up governance and team structures for assigned sites, and act as deputy for the Global Program Leader.
• Implementation & Milestones: Develop site-specific plans, track milestones, manage budgets, and oversee change requests.
• SLA & Contract Negotiation: Harmonize global SLAs and negotiate site-specific agreements with Apleona.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Be the primary contact for regional Apleona teams and monitor performance.
• Transition & Change Management: Drive the supplier transition plan and support local change strategies.
• Employee Transition (TUPE): Work with HR and Legal on compliant employee transfers to Apleona.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Governance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration

University degree in Supply Chain Management

University degree in Facility Management

University degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The Villeroy & Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining & lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide.

As our Project Manager IFM, you will play a key role in driving our global transition from a decentralized, local facility management model to a standardized, integrated approach with our strategic partner, Apleona.

You will take ownership of the operational execution across assigned Villeroy & Boch plants and sites, ensuring we meet our service quality, cost optimization, and global harmonization targets.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Governance: Set up project governance and team structures for assigned sites, lead local project core teams, and act as the deputy for the Global Program Leader.
• Implementation & Milestones: Develop and manage site-specific implementation plans, track project milestones, manage budgets, and oversee the local change request process.
• SLA & Contract Negotiation: Harmonize global Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across sites and negotiate site-specific IFM agreements ("Site Execution Agreements") with Apleona.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact for regional Apleona teams, establish robust performance and KPI monitoring, and actively resolve operational or contractual issues.
• Transition & Change Management: Drive the supplier transition plan and support local change management and communication strategies to ensure a smooth transition.
• Employee Transition (TUPE): Partner closely with HR and Legal to manage legally compliant and empathetic employee transfers (TUPE or similar local frameworks) to Apleona.

Your Profile:

• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Extensive experience in leading complex, international projects, ideally within Facility Management transition, procurement, or corporate real estate.
• Contract & Supplier Expertise: Strong track record in contract negotiations, service level definitions (SLAs), and supplier performance management.
• Change & HR Know-how: Sound experience in change management, stakeholder communication, and ideally familiarity with employee transition processes (TUPE / local labor laws).
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder landscapes and act as a reliable partner to site management.
• Languages: Excellent command of English is essential to collaborate effectively with local and global stakeholders.

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