Manager, Workplace Operations & Business Support – Southeast Asia

BOEING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore is seeking a Manager of Workplace Operations & Business Support. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, manage workplace standards, and oversee operations across Southeast Asia. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of experience in workplace management, strong leadership skills, and proven track records in budget management. This position is full-time and not an expat assignment.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of solid experience leading diverse workplaces.
• 5 to 7 years of leadership in culturally diverse teams.
• Extensive experience in workplace operations and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BGES team in Southeast Asia.
• Manage workplace policies and ensure compliance.
• Develop and oversee regional operational and capital budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial and Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Power Point

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Boeing Global Enterprise Services (BGES) has an exciting opportunity for a Manager – Workplace Operations & Business Support – Southeast Asia (SEA). This role is based in Singapore HQ Office on a full-time permanent basis.

Boeing Global Enterprise Services (BGES) is a highly diversified team of 200+ employees internationally, providing safe, secure, sustainable and compliant workplace operations, facilities management and business support services to 100+ non-USA locations in 40+ countries. Our BGES team works in close collaboration and partnership with all the enterprise functions, business units, employees and key stakeholders to deliver a global capability.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead, coach and develop our diverse and talented BGES team in Southeast Asia; oversee and improve our workplace & facilities operations and management, enhance workplace experience; provide safe, secure, sustainable and compliant workplaces in the region; oversee and improve BGES’s internal and delegated services with sharp focus on first time quality and continuous improvement; proactively initiate and enhance operational excellence at all levels of services delivery; develop regional OPEX and CAPEX budget and be accountable to deliver cost effective BGES operations in region; proactively initiate and implement cost controlling measures; be a trusted and valued partner to all the businesses, employees and key stakeholders while building BGES’s value proposition and reputation.

Position Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Manage, maintain and provide safe, secure, sustainable and best-in-class workplace in the region by establishing and enforcing best workplace standards, procedures and compliance with in-country regulations
• Accountable for effective and efficient workplace operations in the region
• Accountable for providing timely, cost-effective and value-added BGES services delivery to all stakeholders and employees by BGES team in the region
• Leading by example, instill and encourage culture of ‘First Time Quality’ and ‘Operational Excellence’ in BGES team, including influencing functional partners
• Create, manage and enforce workplace policies, procedures and guidelines in line with the best global practices. Prioritize culture, safety, sustainability, workplace experience, wellness and compliance
• Lead ‘Enhance operational excellence’ initiatives with sharp focus on implementing continuous improvement, value engineering, automation, best practices and reducing manual efforts.
• Lead and manage regional facilities projects, in coordination with ‘Integrated project team’
• Develop, manage and oversee BGES regional operational and capital budget, in-depth analysis of variance analysis with action plan, and in-dept analysis of cost allocation rates and optimization.
• Implement cost savings, cost avoidance measures, ensuring cost effective BGES operations.
• Develop, manage, update and report on regional real estate strategy in collaboration with real estate and finance team.
• Prepare, own and report on monthly regional BGES and functional performance assessment through scorecards, data and analysis.
• Develop and manage strategic business partnerships, and build trust with key stakeholders, business & executive leadership, employees and functional partners.
• Lead, coach and develop BGES team in the SEA region (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand), ensuring encouraging, collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• 8 to 10 years of solid and extensive experience of leading diverse portfolio of workplaces and facilities regionally or globally.
• 8 to 10 years of extensive and in-depth experience of leading, managing and improving workplace operations, facilities management, enhancing workplace experience and business compliance.
• 5 to 7 years of leadership experience in leading, coaching and developing culturally diverse teams in multiple countries.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in developing and managing OPEX & CAPEX budget for a division or a function.
• Extensive and proven track record of business partnering, stakeholders’ management and business support in a complex reporting structure environment.
• Extensive and through experience in implementing lean principles for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and outstanding presentation skills.
• Advanced and demonstrated IT skills in Excel, Power Point, Power Apps, Power BI, Share Point, and Word.
• Solid planning and priorities management skills, along with problem solving with proven track record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4-8 years of specific work experience as required in the job description
• Financial and Business acumen
• Problem Solving
• Strategic thinking
• Facilities project management

Other job-related information

• This is an International Local Hire position.
• Benefits and pay are determined in line with Singapore labor market practices. This is not an expat assignment.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Singapore)