Global Facilities Manager

Our client, a renowned and leading pharmaceutical company, are looking to recruit a Global Facilities Manager to become a valued member of their successful company. This is a fully remote role, but will require the successful candidate to be open to international travel (CHINA / US / EUROPE).

This is a 12 month, full time contract inside IR35, and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

If you are interested in this Global Facilities Manager role and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a hugely successful business, we would love to receive your application.

Responsibilities as a Global Facilities Manager

• Lead the development of regional and global solutions for optimal access to market facing best practice FM service delivery models
• Program manage initiatives in the Facility Management scope
• Engagement with, incorporation of and securing buy-in from sites and stakeholders
• Engagement and management of external consultants as required on a project basis
• Ensure delivery of internal competences and support the development of the divisional facility management strategy
• Lead the development of new concepts for lifecycle asset management, service delivery/integrated facility management, operability of assets and compliance assurance
• Lead the implementation of FM portfolio optimization projects, including but not limited to service delivery integrated facilities management, lifecycle asset management, digitalization and facility operations
• Drive and support the implementation of new concepts for FM operations across the portfolio
• Establish and introduce new guidance & training programs covering strategy, contracting, governance, data and processes
• Drive consistent market facing performance measurement and benchmarking capabilities
• Support the growth of collaboration through active participation in global and regional facilities councils, workshops, conferences and news articles across all areas of interest

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• University level education (BSc or equivalent) in Facility Management or a related field
• At least 10 years in major FM projects (ideally balanced between owner, consultant and contractor sides)
• International experience across cultures and a track record of delivering change
• Strong and clear communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to build lasting relationships and show openness and understanding for other perspectives
• Focus on continuous improvement, strong systematic thinking and the ability to self-reflect

Preferred Skills

• Excellent leadership in a matrix organization even without direct reporting lines
• Strategic and logical approach with experience of handling relationships at all levels and the ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level
• Clear and transparent decision making
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of projects
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Membership of a professional body such as IFMA, IWFM, GEFMA, RICS, FMN, FMA etc

Job Title: Global Facilities Manager

Location: Remote (with willingness to travel to China / US / Europe)

Salary: £527.75 - £753.94 PAYE basic pay per day

Full Time

Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract

For more information about this Global Facilities Manager role, please contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment.