Property & Studio Development Manager – Cebu, Philippines (Hybrid)

RMG Talent; Cebu City; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RMG Talent in Cebu, Philippines, is seeking a Property & Studio Development Manager to oversee all property, facility, technical and project operations across Asia, with a focus on opening new game tables and expanding studio capacity. This hybrid role requires leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance and safety.

Based in Cebu, you will coordinate design, manage contractors, and report to stakeholders, traveling across Asia as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, facility management, IT, broadcasting or a related field.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Asia; based in Cebu with no relocation offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead office, facility, technical and project teams across Asia.
• Own budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and monthly variance reporting.
• Manage leases, vendors, and sites with SLAs and safety compliance.
• Maintain fit-out/renovation backlog with budgets and timelines.
• Write CAPEX requests and track cost, schedule, and quality.
• Supervise contractors, ensure permits and safety standards.
• Report weekly to stakeholders and monthly to PMO.
• Coordinate design, tenders, and handovers to Operations.
• Support post-launch review and initial operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

English proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or related field

Job description

Property & Studio Development Manager – Cebu, Philippines (Hybrid)

Cebu, Philippines | Posted on 10/14/2026

Job Description

A leading global live game studio company is seeking a Property & Studio Development (PSD) Manager to join its team in Cebu. You will lead all property, facility, technical and project operations across the Asia region (currently the Philippines and Taiwan), keeping day-to-day operations stable and cost-efficient while acting as the single accountable Project Manager for opening new game tables and expanding studio capacity.

What you'll do:

• Lead the office, facility, technical and project teams across Asia, covering hiring, training, performance reviews and cover plans
• Own the OPEX and CAPEX budgets, the regional business plan and OKR delivery, with monthly variance reporting
• Manage all leased and owned properties, including leases, landlords, maintenance, inspections, vendors against SLAs and business continuity (power, cooling, fire safety)
• Keep the regional list of fit-outs, renovations, relocations and upgrades, each with priority, budget, timeline and owner
• Write business cases and CAPEX requests, then track cost, schedule, quality, risks and changes
• Manage contractors, tendering and site supervision, making sure health and safety and permits are in place
• Report weekly to stakeholders and monthly to the PMO
• Check site feasibility, build the plan and secure budget approval
• Coordinate design, run supplier tenders and manage the fit-out contractors
• Oversee installation, testing and test streams, then hand over to Operations with full documentation
• Support the first weeks after go-live and run a post-launch review

What you need:

• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a managerial role
• Proven track record of delivering fit-out, construction or technical installation projects on time and on budget, preferably across several countries
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, facility management, IT, broadcasting or a related field
• Solid understanding of building services (power, HVAC, fire safety, lighting and low-current systems)
• Strong budget planning, cost control and contractor management skills
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cultures, time zones and remote teams
• Accurate, detail-oriented and proactive, with tact and discretion with confidential information
• Based in Cebu (or nearby) and willing to travel frequently across Asia – no relocation offered

Advantages:

• 3+ years in live studio, broadcast or multi-site facility operations
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of regional languages

Full-time, hybrid in Cebu, 1 position, start ASAP. Salary: Competitive.