Senior Workplace Manager - APAC

What will you contribute?
The Regional Workplaces Manager is accountable for the seamless operation, safety, and efficiency of multiple sites within a designated region. This role demands a blend of strong leadership, excellent communication, and robust organisational skills as well as a can-do attitude to ensure a best-in-class workplace experience. Attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential, particularly when ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting wider organisational goals.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leadership & Strategy:

Align regional workplace operations with organizational strategy

Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to deliver successful outcomes

Lead and motivate teams, manage change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives, vendors, and community partners

Operations & Maintenance:

• Coordinate front-of-house support, including reception teams, room set-up, AV and meeting support, security, and cleaning services
• Enforce and continuously improve policies and procedures, including vendor specifications, compliance standards, and service quality measures.
• Hire and supervise contractors, conduct facility inspections, and ensure all contracted work meets agreed standards.

• Proactively manage space utilization to ensure optimal workplace effectiveness support flexible/hybrid work environments.

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship:

• Implement and champion sustainability initiatives, such as energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Track and report on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics.

Risk Management & Health and Safety:

• Draft and update emergency plans and evacuation procedures, overseeing security and fire prevention systems
• Take the lead in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Financial oversight:

• Manage budgets, analyze costs, and optimize financial performance.
• Coordinate invoices, purchase orders and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks
• Work with procurement and lease management teams, lead vendor negotiations
• Required Experience & Skills

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• Minimum of eight years experience managing workplaces and facilities across multiple sites within different geographies, particularly India and APAC
• Demonstrated ability to work within budgets and deliver services on time.
• Deep understanding of building systems, maintenance protocols, and operational best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Experience:
Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills – ability to lead in complex, global business environment

• Ability to work under pressure and within global environment, managing diverse teams and operations across different regions. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and influence and manage stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage large commercial budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of compliance and health and safety requirements and ability to adhere to regulationsRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile