Global Workplaces Manager

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is hiring a Global Workplace Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to lead workplace operations and transformation projects across a multi-country portfolio. You will shape policy, manage budgets, and partner with HR, Finance and Leadership to deliver exceptional workplace experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong vendor management, and fluency in English in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Global Workplace Manager or similar roles (Facilities/Office operations).
• Proven ability to oversee relocations, fit-outs and transformations.
• Strong vendor, contract and budget management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace and facilities operations across multiple international office locations.
• Drive office relocation, refurbishment and transformation projects from planning through delivery.
• Manage relationships with landlords, property managers and external service providers.
• Oversee workplace budgets, forecasting, cost control and vendor performance.
• Ensure a safe, compliant and engaging workplace environment for employees.
• Develop and implement workplace policies, processes and best practices.
• Coordinate moves, space planning and occupancy projects.

Skills

Global Workplace Manager

Facilities Manager

Office Operations

Vendor management

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

We’re hiring! Join a fast-growing international organisation as a Global Workplace Manager, on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to lead workplace operations, facilities management and office transformation projects across a multi-country portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on workplace professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys balancing strategic workplace initiatives with day-to-day operational excellence. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal and senior leadership to create exceptional workplace experiences while driving workplace efficiency, compliance and employee engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead workplace and facilities operations across multiple international office locations
• Drive office relocation, refurbishment and workplace transformation projects from planning through to delivery
• Manage relationships with landlords, property managers and external service providers
• Oversee workplace budgets, forecasting, cost control and vendor performance
• Ensure a safe, compliant and engaging workplace environment for employees
• Develop and implement workplace policies, processes and best practices
• Manage office moves, space planning and occupancy projects
• Support employee experience initiatives, onboarding programmes and workplace communications
• Coordinate facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, security and workplace infrastructure
• Partner with stakeholders across People, Finance and Leadership teams to deliver workplace strategy objectives
• Support business growth through scalable workplace solutions across existing and new locations
• Lead and develop local workplace coordinators and service providers where applicable

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a Global Workplace Manager, Workplace Manager, Facilities Manager or Office Operations role
• Strong experience managing office relocations, workplace fit-outs and workplace transformation projects
• Proven track record managing vendors, contracts and workplace service providers
• Experience owning and managing workplace budgets and expenditure
• Knowledge of workplace health & safety, compliance and facilities operations
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong project management capability and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience supporting employee experience and workplace engagement programmes
• Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Fluency in English is essential

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape and influence the global workplace strategy of a growing international business
• High visibility role partnering directly with senior leadership
• Lead exciting workplace transformation and real-estate projects
• International scope across multiple office locations
• Blend of strategic workplace planning and operational leadership
• Join a collaborative organisation with ambitious growth plans
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities within Workplace & Facilities Leadership
• Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
• Scope: Multi-country Workplace & Facilities Management
• Experience: Workplace, Facilities, Office Operations, Relocations or Workplace Projects