Facilities Manager

About DPDHL and CRE: Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives.  We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.     Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DPDHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.   Corporate Real Estate AMERICAS - that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DPDHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DPDHL develops and grows in the future. Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of CRE? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DPDHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.    Job Purpose: Lead Facilities Management sub-function and define sub-regional functional strategy and manage and lead FM Real Estate activities at a sub-regional level to deliver service excellence for DSC related to facility engineering, operations & maintenance topics in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies. Drive process optimization from a global perspective and support onboarding of new sites from a PMO perspective.   Your tasks:

• Lead FM Real Estate activities at sub-regional level, provide expert FM knowledge and implement global plans at a sub-regional level. 
• Oversee Facility Management services, including Engineering & Operations, Workplace Services, Asset Management, and Occupancy Optimization.
• Prepare & conduct Performance Dialogues with Facility Management Teams and other key stakeholders involved in the FM value chain.
• Provide guidance to the Head of CRE Sub-Region on all FM activities and future roadmap. 
• Direct team and service providers in executing the Facility Management tactical goals.
• Ensure own team delivers an efficient, high-quality service that meets business and external needs.
• Direct the implementation of FM services, business plans and objectives sub-regionally and across all business units.
• Provide regular reports on facility operations, expenses, and projects to management.
• Negotiate critical agreements/contracts with other departments and 3rd parties
• Manage FM sub-regional budget, including creation and approval.

  Stakeholders

• Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems e.g. external service providers
• Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
• Extensive contact and negotiating with other departments and 3rd parties with conflicting objectives 
• Influence and challenge key stakeholders effectively 
• Develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with senior DPDHL business leaders 
• Influence others across DPDHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group

Your profile: Education Level

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering or Architecture 
• Desirable Facilities Management Certification

Experience Level

• 8+ years of Facility Management, Operations & Maintenance
• Experience 
• Expert knowledge of logistics facilities, construction processes and equipment including HVAC, elevators, lighting systems, roofing systems and general building structures.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster    We will ens