Head of Facilities Management

About us

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Global Director - Asset Reliability and Maintenance, the Head of Facilities Management will lead the development and execution of a high performing Facilities Management practices across the organization.

We are looking for a strong talent who will take a leading role in shaping our global Facility Management organization and making sure all facilities systems perform efficiently, safely and in compliance with regulations.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in facilities maintenance and management, as well as strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You should also be familiar with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to facilities operations.

By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.  

Responsibilities

• Develop and design a high performing global Facilities Management function across the organization.

• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures that ensure the efficient operation of all FM assets.

• Develop and deploy processes to enable high degree of standardization within the global FM landscape.

• Develop and implement inspection protocols and audits of the facilities systems and identify improvement opportunities.

• Collect all necessary information from our teams across a very diverse portfolio to have a clear understanding of what is needed to improve our operational performance.

• Serve as the Facilities Management Subject Matter Expert for our frontline colleagues in the regions to collect feedback and insights that can be translated into improvement opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards related to facilities operations.

• Provide input to build the facilities budget and estimate costs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and projects.

• Coach and oversee the facilities staff and put in place processes to monitor the performance of major contractors across the regions.

• Liaising and negotiating with landlords, suppliers and regional regulatory bodies where required.

What are we looking for

An ideal candidate should have the below qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Facilities Management and/or Construction/Engineering.

• Several years’ experience in facilities management.

• Several years’ experience managing FM operations across several sites and geographies.

• Proven track record in providing the highest standard of facility management.

• Working knowledge of BMS, MS Office, CMMS/EAM systems.

• Proven ability to use initiative and make decisions, work successfully in a matrixed environment with various regional leadership teams.

• Proven expertise in stakeholder management at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical, mechanical, automation controls solutions to drive systems reliability and standards.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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