Manager, Facility (Central)

foodpanda; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

foodpanda is seeking a Manager, Facility in Lahore. This role requires managing real estate and facilities, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in facility management and strong communication skills.

You will be involved in asset health and relationships with service providers while ensuring timely project execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and proficiency in both Urdu and English.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in real estate and facility management.
• Previous experience in project management.
• Technical experience related to facilities is an advantage.
• Fluency in Urdu and English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate and facilities for the local market.
• Oversee maintenance, asset management, and audits.
• Supervise contractors to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Negotiate leases and contracts cost-effectively.
• Identify and assess potential sites for stores.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

People management

Facility management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Workplace

Job description

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly-driven and motivated Manager, Facility in our team. If you thrive on speed, love solving problems, and have an ownership mindset, this is the environment for you.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering infrastructural projects, personally involved in acquisitions and expansions, competent in managing asset health, adept at people management and comfortable in diving deep and getting things done.

This role will be based in Lahore and will report to the Network Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate, facilities, asset maintenance, issue identification and resolution, and performance KPIs for the local market
• Oversee building and facilities maintenance, asset management, and audits of 3rd-party maintenance contracts
• Manage the launch, relocation, and revamp of dark stores, including site scouting, execution, and handover
• Supervise contractors on budgets, specialties, and project execution; conduct site visits to ensure quality and timeliness
• Handle and maintain permits, licenses, and municipal approvals in the system; ensure compliance with zoning, safety, and environmental regulations
• Plan and manage repair and maintenance schedules; maintain strong relationships with service providers to ensure cost-effective and prompt issue resolutionIdentify and assess potential sites for stores and warehouses to meet operational requirements
• Negotiate leases and contracts for cost-effectiveness and alignment with company goals
• Identify process improvements, stay updated on industry trends, and adopt advancements in facility management

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering would be preferred
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in real estate and facility management
• Previous experience within project management
• Technical experience relevant to equipment and installations in facilities is an advantage
• Proficient with Google Workplace
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Have a good understanding of store operations and logistics
• Have the structure to handle several tasks simultaneously
• You communicate fluently verbally and in writing in both Urdu and English