Global Strategic Facilities Manager

A Multinational Healthcare Company based in Burgess Hill is seeking an Global Strategic Facilities Manager to join their team on a contract basis for 12 months. Can be Fully remote.

ROLE

Within the Diagnostics Division, the Global Capital Investment and Real Estate function is responsible for strategy, organization, coordination, process and governance across all aspects of Facility Management.

The Facility Management team encompasses multi-disciplinary activities within the built environment and influences our impact upon people, processes and the workplace. Our responsibility extends to facility performance measurement and driving improvement in the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of our built environment through knowledge exchange and establishing best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Collaboration with key stakeholders representing the Global Facility Council
• Process Team, local organisations and other stakeholders
• 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 EDUCATION 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

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