Regional Facilities Manager

Job Description : REGIONAL FACILITIES MANAGER APAC OUT OF MALAYSIA A world-renowned chemical products manufacturer is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager, APAC to lead the centralisation of all facilities management activities in Asia Pacific, proactively identifying real estate, project and facility needs and opportunities. This position reports to the Regional Head of Real Estate, APAC. About the Regional Facilities Manager, APAC Role: In this position, you will play a critical role for the real estate and facilities management unit, acting as the primary point of contact and advocate for the APAC Region business units on all related activities, while assisting the business unit in successfully navigating the unit. Key Responsibilities: · Design the development and strategy plans for the facilities management department in line with company’s vision and objectives · Ensure customer satisfaction and service delivery compliance via effective work relationship with key clients, sales team and other stakeholders · Collaborate with the Global Facilities Management Director, and analyse, recommend, and develop an Asia facilities management unit, aligning with global FM strategy · Proactively manage the real estate portfolio of the APAC region, collaborating with the appropriate regional leadership to proactively address pending notice dates, lease expirations and other critical dates associated with real estate leases in the region · Develop thorough and complete real estate solutions that meet the business needs of the region and are aligned with near and long-term business strategies · Collaborate with the REFM portfolio planner to develop real estate strategic plans and business cases that support business strategy and identify value-added opportunities for the business · Ensure proper risk management and compliance of company’s internal policies and relevant external rules and regulations · Ensure competency development plans are monitored for the facilities management team To be successful in this role, you should have over 10 years of real estate and facilities management experience, including at least three years of regional management experience. Key Requirements: · Tertiary qualifications in real estate management, property management, facilities management, business administration, or related field of study · Minimum of 10 years of work experience in facilities management · Prior regional management experience is highly desirable · Excellent understanding of and an interest in facilities management in the corporate real estate environment, preferably in an international context · Excellent knowledge of facility management, procurement, financial concepts, and general administration, as well as familiarity with regulations, reporting, and industry drivers · Good problem-solving and crisis management skills obtained through years of experience in troubleshooting building maintenance and management problems, and handling crisis situations · Clear thinking with strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and problem-solving skills · Good grasp of process efficiency methodology and a good eye for cost management · Team player, able to meet tight deadlines with the ability to organise and prioritise · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in both spoken and written English · High ethical standards and able to convey professionalism and leadership to users of the office facilities · Passion for efficiency and effectiveness · Project management, priority setting, inquisitive, perseverance, innovation, adaptability, an eye for detail, resourceful, decision maker · Positive attitude, independent, proactive, ready to coach, and open to new ideas .

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