Job Description
Summarized Purpose:
The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing the company’s Facilities maintenance and operations programs in India and the wider APAC Region. The Sr FM will report to the Director EMEA/APAC Facilities Operations.
The Sr FM is based in India, but also acts as the Facilities leader for the region. As such, the Sr FM will take ownership of the general management of the local Facilities teams, contractors and vendors, as well as of Facilities services offered. The Sr FM will be the central point of contact for CRG stakeholders and will closely partner across functions to support and facilitate site operations.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Manages the Facilities teams and operations at CRG India office locations, as well as in the wider region.
Develops and implements effective and efficient Facilities Management plans, including but not limited to: site security, preventative maintenance, contract management, space management, janitorial and reception services etc.
Implements global Facilities policies and procedures.
Manages Facilities budget: tracks Facilities expenses, identifies trends and opportunities for optimization, prepares forecasting, manages CapEx projects and spends.
Drives productivity, quality and cost savings initiatives with respect to Facilities Management.
Liaises and interacts with operational business leaders to understand and support business operations and growth.
Ensures compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes and acts as primary point of contact to regulatory agency / government authorities.
Implements, supports and coordinates business continuity and emergency response activities.
Supports EHS targets such as zero-emission, sustainability etc.
Oversees event planning and coordination regionally.
Leads practical process improvements (PPI) and continuous improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and/or Facilities Management degree with relevant experience.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Facilities management field with project management experience, and at least 5 years’ experience in remote people management.
Excellent proficiency in English. Knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.
Excellent coaching skills; continuous improvement mindset; agile and flexible.
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities with a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding leadership skills with a proven record of successfully leading multi-faceted and remote 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 related to Facilities Management.
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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.