Global Facilities Manager

Propelis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans with prescription

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA/HSA)

Disability (short/long term)

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Propelis is seeking a Global Facilities Leader to drive strategy and day-to-day operations across all regions, ensuring a high-quality workplace experience for a global workforce.

You will oversee maintenance, space planning, lease administration, projects, security, and sustainability, while managing vendor contracts and budgets. This remote US role requires 8+ years in facilities management and strong leadership in multi-site environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or certifications (IFMA, PMP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and day-to-day management of global facilities operations across all regions.
• Oversee facility maintenance, space planning, lease administration, construction projects, security, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) globally.
• Develop and manage facility budgets; identify cost-saving opportunities and track expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with international health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Security, and other departments to ensure a high-quality workplace experience.
• Implement global facilities policies, procedures, and standardization efforts.
• Coordinate real estate strategy, including site selection, lease negotiations, and renewals.
• Lead global facility-related projects, including expansions, moves, and renovations.
• Support business continuity and emergency preparedness plans for all locations.
• Other duties as required by Manager.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-cultural teams

Facilities management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Master’s degree or certifications (IFMA, PMP)

Tools

CAFM/IWMS software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and day-to-day management of global facilities operations across all regions.
• Oversee facility maintenance, space planning, lease administration, construction projects, security, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) globally.
• Develop and manage facility budgets; identify cost-saving opportunities and track expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with international health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Security, and other departments to ensure a high-quality workplace experience.
• Implement global facilities policies, procedures, and standardization efforts.
• Coordinate real estate strategy, including site selection, lease negotiations, and renewals.
• Lead global facility-related projects, including expansions, moves, and renovations.
• Support business continuity and emergency preparedness plans for all locations.
• Other duties as required by Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., IFMA, PMP) a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, with 3+ years in a global or multi-site leadership role.
• Strong understanding of international building codes, sustainability practices, and workplace technologies.
• Experience managing cross-cultural teams and navigating global operations.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in facilities management software (e.g., CAFM/IWMS systems).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with corporate real estate and workplace strategy.
• Knowledge of ESG and LEED principles.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Comfortable with international travel (up to 25%).

About Propelis

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.Propelis.com

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

• health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan