Global Workplace Solutions, Advisor

Zebra Technologies Corporation; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

hybrid work

adaptable hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

annual well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation is seeking a Regional Facility Manager (GWS advisor) to oversee building operations and services for multiple corporate locations within a designated region in Malaysia. You will manage outsourced providers, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to deliver a high-quality employee experience.

The role involves strategic planning, financial management, safety compliance, and active collaboration with regional leaders to optimize space utilization and real estate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Real Estate or related field.
• 8+ years of facility management or corporate real estate experience, multi-site regional portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen with CAPEX/OPEX budgeting experience.
• Experience with CAFM/IWMS systems and vendor management.
• Professional certifications in facility management or real estate (IFMA, FMP, CFM, LEED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct regional building operations and services planning and execution.
• Lead and coach regional facility teams and outsourced service providers.
• Formulate and manage regional budgets; contribute to capital plans.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships; report to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards; manage audits.
• Maintain data integrity in facility management systems and support site projects.
• Support corporate initiatives including sustainability, accessibility, and inclusion.

Skills

Facility management

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor management

IWMS / CAFM

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Real Estate or related field

Tools

IFMA / LEED (certifications)

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

The GWS advisor is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational management, and optimization of building operations and services for all corporate locations within a designated region. This role partners with functional business leaders to ensure facilities are safe, efficient, and fully utilized while aligning with corporate real estate planning. The Regional Facility Manager acts as the primary point of contact for regional real estate assets, overseeing outsourced service providers, formulating regional budgets, and managing stakeholder relationships to deliver a high-quality employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Operations : Directly manage and provide direction for regional building operations and services. Work with GWS leadership and regional business leaders to develop short- and long-range real estate planning and space utilization strategies.
• Team & Vendor Leadership: Provide direction and oversight to outsourced facility management service providers on day-to-day site activities. Evaluate contract services and manage supplier relationships to ensure effective service delivery. Lead, collaborate with, and coach sub-regional facility teams.
• Financial Management : Formulate and manage regional facility budgets. Provide input to quarterly and annual operating and capital plans and forecasts, performing various financial analyses to optimize regional spend.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Establish and manage stakeholder relationships and expectations; resolve conflicting stakeholder positions efficiently and effectively. Prepare and present operational updates to senior and executive leadership.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all sites meet required health, safety, and environmental standards and strictly comply with local statutory requirements. Advise on facility audit issues and work directly with contractors to implement corrective actions.
• Data & Project Management : Maintain the data integrity of all GWS systems (Facility Management, Transactions, Lease, Projects, Occupancy Planning). Participate in site projects (e.g., renovations, relocations) and work with project managers to ensure timelines and budgets are met.
• Corporate Initiatives : Support Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integration activities and champion special corporate projects, such as Sustainability, Accessibility, and Inclusion/Diversity initiatives.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum Work Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in facility management or corporate real estate, including proven experience managing multi-site regional portfolios and outsourced vendor teams.
• Key Skills and Competencies: Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil, and/or architectural building operations.
• Excellent financial acumen with experience managing complex capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) budgets.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) or Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple ongoing projects, and analyze complex spatial/financial data.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional certifications in facility management or real estate (e.g., IFMA, FMP, CFM, LEED) are highly preferred.

Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including:

• hybrid work
• adaptable hours
• Summer Flex Fridays
• Focus Fridays
• an annual companywide well-being day