Senior Facility Manager
Department: Workforce, People & Culture
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Zurich
Description
We lead the way in the sport and event industry as organisers of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world.
The Position
The Facility Manager oversees global facilities operations ensuring safety environmental standards are maintained managing facility budgets and vendor relationships for facility-related projects including renovations construction space planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Main Responsibilities:
* Project Planning & Execution:
o Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets and resource allocation for facility-related projects.
o Lead and manage facility projects such as office renovations site expansions facility upgrades and space optimization on a global scale.
o Coordinate with internal teams external contractors and vendors to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and met.
* Budget & Cost Management:
o Create and manage annual budgets for facilities operations across regions tracking expenses to maintain fiscal responsibility.
o Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety standards.
o Track expenses and report on financial performance ensuring that projects and day-to-day business remain within approved budgets.
* Vendor & Contractor Management:
o Source and manage external vendors and contractors ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
o Negotiate contracts oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
o Monitor work progress ensuring that it adheres to agreed-upon schedules quality standards and safety regulations.
* Facility Operations Management:
o Manage day-to-day operations for all company facilities including space planning janitorial services cleaning technical building services parking reception catering and other facility-related services.
o Ensure the building is clean well-maintained and safe for all employees and visitors.
o In coordination with the Head of Campus Services & Logistics implement and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for all building systems and equipment.
* Maintenance & Repairs:
o Oversee the timely and efficient repair of building systems office equipment and grounds.
o Develop and maintain an asset management system to track the life cycle of building equipment and infrastructure.
* Space Management:
o Oversee space planning and utilization to ensure efficient use of office and warehouse spaces.
o Collaborate with other departments to optimize facility layouts to meet evolving business needs.
o Coordinate office moves renovations or reconfigurations as required.
* Sustainability Initiatives:
o Champion sustainability in all facility projects driving initiatives for energy efficiency waste reduction and resource conservation.
o Collaborate with the sustainability team to achieve carbon reduction targets and other green certifications.
Your Profile
We are dedicated ambitious and innovative at FIFA. For this position we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
* 8+ years of experience in facility management with at least 3 years in a global or multi-site role.
* Proven experience in project management including facility expansion construction and large-scale maintenance initiatives.
* Experience in the Sports industry is an advantage.
* Bachelor degree or similar higher education in Facility Management.
* Willingness to travel globally as needed approximately 20-30%.
* Resilient self-driven proactive and flexible client-oriented efficient and effective.
* Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and working in a matrixed global environment.
* Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
* Proficient in Word PowerPoint Excel.
* Good knowledge in CAD is an advantage.
* Fluent in English.
* Proficiency in German and/or French is an asset.
Perks & Benefits
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. Alongside that privilege we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
* Health and fitness regular football sessions for all abilities plus on-site gym.
* Home office up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
* Language courses offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
* Continuous learning we care about your development and encourage internal mobility offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
* Pension flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
* Relocation assistance a dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
* Sustainability we support all employees using public transport.
* Vacation maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
* Volunteering make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.