Regional Facilities and Workplace Lead – Eastern Europe Region
Budapest, Hungary Permanent Date posted Sep. 24, 2024Regional Facilities andWorkplace Lead – Eastern Europe Region - Opella - Budapest
Location: Budapest
Coverage: CEE Central and Eastern Europe
About the Role
Join our newly establishedReal Estate, Workplace Experience, and Record Information Management (RE & Wx & RIM) team, responsible for managing Opella's global locations and services. Our mission is to drivereal estate andworkplace innovation that fosters an inspiring, efficient, and safe environment for theConsumer Healthcare Business Unit.
As theRegional Facilities and Workspace Lead for theEastern Europe Region, you will be responsible for themanagement and coordination of multiple Opella sites. With a strong focus onexternal supplier management andfacilities operations, you will ensure a high-quality workplace experience for over 400 employees and guests. You’ll collaborate closely with local management and global function managers, while reporting directly to theGlobal Site Head Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- External Supplier & Facilities Management:
- Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers(IFM), ensuring the delivery of essential services such ascleaning,security,maintenance, andcatering across all sites.
- Continuouslymonitor the performance and service levels of external suppliers, ensuring they meet the company's quality, safety, and cost-efficiency standards.
- Ensurecompliance with local regulations and corporate standards through effective management of external contractors and facilities operations.
- Primary Point of Contact:
- Act as the keyliaison for alllandlord services, ensuring smooth operations at all Opella sites by resolving issues and maintaining effective communication between stakeholders.
- Site Management & Coordination:
- Oversee operations at the main Opella site (with over 100 employees) and manage2-3 additional co-working or Opella spaces within the region.
- Ensureseamless space management, including access control and adherence to workplace standards, across all locations.
- Budget & Resource Management:
- Manage budgets related to facilities and external service providers, ensuring alignment with business goals while optimizing costs.
- Ensure effective resource allocation to maintain the operational efficiency of Opella sites within the designated budget.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and coordinate both internal teams (includingHSE, security, technical staff, and nurses) and external facilities management teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence between internal staff and external suppliers.
- Security & HSE Compliance:
- Implement and maintain all necessary security measures, ensuring full compliance withhealth, safety, and environmental (HSE) guidelines at all sites.
- Lead the development and implementation ofmulti-annual HSE improvement plans, driving continuous safety improvements.
- Workplace Experience & Hospitality:
- Lead theWorkplace Experience strategy, creating a welcoming, efficient, and high-standard environment across all Opella sites.
- Manage hospitality services, includingevent organization, supply management, meal subsidies, and external parking services provided by vendors.
- Sustainability & Culture:
- Ensure that all facilities adhere tosustainability standards and align withOpella’s brand values and culture.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for theOpella Business Head, overseeing all site-related activities, including union relations.
- Represent the Eastern Europe region in theGlobal CHC Real Estate and Workplace network, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
About You:
- Languages: Fluent inHungarian andEnglish.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aSite Head orFacilities Management position, with proven expertise inmanaging external suppliers and overseeing multi-sitefacilities operations.
- HSE Expertise:
- AdvancedHSE training certification as required by local regulations.
- Skills:
- Strong track record ofnegotiating contracts and managing external providers.
- Exceptionalteam leadership andbudget management skills.
- Proven ability to managemulti-site projects in a regional or multi-country setting.
- Autonomous, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a pivotal role in shaping Opella’sregional facilities management and drive innovations inworkplace experience across Eastern Europe.
- Collaborate with an international, dynamic team to develop impactful solutions inreal estate andfacilities management.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-growing global business.
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