Associate Director, Facilities - Open to Various EMEA Locations

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Summarized Purpose:

The Associate Director Facilities Operations ASD is responsible for leading and implementing Facilities Operations and Projects for CRG ASD in the EMEA and APAC regions. The Associate Director will report to the Director Real Estate & Facilities Global ASD. ASD stands for Analytical Services Division and is CRG’s Lab division.

The Associate Director acts as the leader for Facilities operations at the CRG ASD sites in EMEA & APAC and as such leads the implementation, coordination and management of the Facilities services offered across the region. The Associate Director is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of ASD Real Estate projects in the EMEA & APAC region. The Associate Director will be the central point of contact for Facilities for ASD stakeholders in EMEA & APAC and will closely partner across functions to support Facilities operations. The Associate Director will be responsible to appropriately manage the Facilities budget in the region.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Manages the Facilities Operations at the CRG ASD sites in EMEA & APAC.
• Leads the implementation, coordination and delivery of Facilities services across ASD sites.
• Directly manages the Facilities Managers and teams in both regions.
• Closely collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Develops and implements strategic Facilities management plans, including but not limited to: site security, preventative maintenance, contract management, space management, janitorial and reception services etc.
• Reviews existing and creates new Facilities policies, processes and procedures. Implements policies, processes and procedures, and ensures compliance.
• Takes the lead in space management, proactively evaluates space needs and manages space planning within region.
• Manages, coordinates and delivers Facilities and Real Estate projects within region such as expansions, fit-outs and refurbishments; manages budget and schedule.
• Liaises and interacts with operational business leaders across the globe to understand and support business needs, operations and growth.
• Manages Facilities budget for the region: forecasts, tracks, reviews and reports Facilities expenses. Identifies trends and opportunities for optimization and savings. Manages CapEx projects and spends.
• Designs, implements, supports and coordinates business continuity and emergency response activities.
• Drives productivity, quality and cost savings initiatives with respect to Facilities Management.
• Ensures compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes.
• Supports EHS targets such as zero-emission, sustainability etc.
• Leads practical process improvements (PPI) and continuous improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and/or Facilities Management Certificate and relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Facilities management in similar environment, with at least 7 years’ experience in remote people management and project management.
• Excellent leadership/coaching skills; continuous improvement mindset; agile and flexible.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities with a multi-disciplinary team who need to communicate and cooperate to achieve success.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding leadership skills with a proven record of successfully leading multi-faceted cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing several complex projects and priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Highly effective organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Skilled at vendor management and relations.
• Must be able to manage and lead change.
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building.
• Must possess a good knowledge of varied technical disciplines.
• Must have excellent managerial/personnel skills and previous experience at the managerial level.
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and analytical skills.
• Must be willing to travel.

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