Facility And Real Estate Director

Sidel; Parma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidel is seeking a senior leader to define and execute a global Real Estate and Facility Management strategy. You will shape governance, operating models and value-driven decisions across regions, travel internationally to align multiple sites.

You will lead regional IFM teams, drive performance, and translate sustainability goals into actionable programmes, collaborating with Finance, Legal, HR and external partners.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Real Estate, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Broad international experience in corporate real estate, facility management, sourcing, finance or project management across countries or regions.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with expertise in OPEX/CAPEX, TCO, business cases, contracts and negotiations.
• Analytical, curious and learning-oriented leader who translates complex challenges into evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Sidel’s global Real Estate and Facility Management strategy, governance and operating model.
• Lead the global Integrated Facility Management transformation and drive performance measurement and improvements.
• Govern the real estate portfolio, workplace strategy and major projects from business cases to delivery and handover.
• Build bridges with Finance, Sourcing, Legal, HSE, ESG, HR, IT, Operations and partners while managing contracts and risk.

Skills

International experience

Commercial acumen

Analytical leadership

Influencing & communication

Change management

Travel internationally

Education

Graduate degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction/Real Estate/Business

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITYYou will be part of Global Site and Facility Management (GS&FM), a global function at Sidel, responsible for delivering the highest quality of Integrated Facility Management (IFM), Real Estate Management, Workplace Experience and Site Sustainability. You will shape and lead the global frameworks that enable safe, compliant, inspirational, sustainable and cost-efficient workplaces, while supporting Sidel business transformation and long-term footprint decisions.This role combines functional leadership, portfolio governance, commercial and contractual ownership, transformation program leadership and executive business partnering across regions and sites.

Your Mission

• Design and implement Sidel’s global Real Estate and Facility Management strategy, governance and operating model, ensuring fact-based, compliant and value-driven decisions.
• Lead the global Integrated Facility Management transformation, shaping service standards, operating models, performance measures and continuous improvement.
• Govern the real estate portfolio, workplace strategy and major projects, from business cases and CAPEX planning to transactions, delivery and handover.
• Build trusted bridges with Finance, Sourcing, Legal, HSE, ESG, HR, IT, Operations and external partners, while steering contracts, suppliers, risks and commercial performance.
• Lead and develop regional IFM teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and change adoption across a multicultural organisation.
• Translate sustainability goals into practical energy-efficiency, decarbonisation and environmental investment programmes.

Your Profile

• Graduate qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Real Estate, Business Administration or an equivalent discipline;
• Broad international experience in corporate real estate, facility management, sourcing, finance or project management, including responsibility across multiple countries or business units.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in OPEX/CAPEX, TCO, business cases, contracts, negotiations and value tracking.
• An analytical, curious and learning-oriented leader who turns complex challenges into clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• A pragmatic, inclusive bridge-builder with excellent influencing, communication and change-management skills, comfortable working across cultures and travelling internationally.