Hybrid Enterprise Facilities Director

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Director, Facilities to lead and transform facilities across 4,000+ stores, stewarding safety, uptime, and cost discipline while aligning with brand standards and ESG goals.

This enterprise leadership role drives capital planning, vendor ecosystems, and preventive maintenance programs, partnering with Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Legal, and IT to deliver resilient operations and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading facilities operations for a multi-site portfolio of at least 1,000 locations and managing $50M annual budgets.
• Proven success leading large, geographically dispersed teams and complex vendor networks.
• Experience successfully managing large capital budgets and complex asset management projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading utilities management programs, including rate analysis, cost optimization, and energy performance tracking across a large retail or multi-site portfolio.
• Strong understanding of building systems, maintenance protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic narratives.
• Proficiency in CMMS or facilities management software.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop multiyear facilities strategy and optimize asset lifecycle.
• Lead enterprise capital planning and prioritization.
• Establish long-term asset lifecycle frameworks and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Store Operations, Real Estate, and Construction to align facility priorities with broader enterprise initiatives.
• Strengthen enterprise, field, and vendor relationships through proactive communication and reliable partnership.
• Provide executive updates on portfolio health, capital risk, and operational readiness.
• Build a strong talent pipeline and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Lead enterprise-level change initiatives and adoption of new processes and technologies.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Multi-site management

Budget management

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Project management

CMMS expertise

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Facilities management software

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Director, Facilities to lead and transform facilities across 4,000+ stores, stewarding safety, uptime, and cost discipline while aligning with brand standards and ESG goals.

This enterprise leadership role drives capital planning, vendor ecosystems, and preventive maintenance programs, partnering with Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Legal, and IT to deliver resilient operations and long-term value.