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Description
The Head of Facilities Operations, North Asia is a proven corporate real estate professional with an exceptional customer service focus. Reporting to the Head of Places - North & South Asia, you will lead campus and multi-site operations across a diversified portfolio in Japan and South Korea. You will work with Apple business functions and customers at all levels, including management reporting.
Minimum qualifications
7+ years in Facility Management within a multi-national environment, including experience with Integrated Facility Management (IFM) contracts and an understanding of both large and small sites
Strong contract negotiation and structuring experience, plus strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
Vendor management and performance measurement skills, with strong process orientation, individual accountability and area-specific execution skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels, with the ability to evangelise, communicate and collaborate well (CRM)
Ability to connect and lead dispersed internal/external teams, as a self-starter and capable individual or team contributor
Experience leading complex Change Management an advantage
Excellent verbal and written English, and fluency in verbal and written Japanese
Passionate about customer service and end-user experience, with a professional manner and presentation
Highly motivated self-starter who is committed to providing best-in-class IFM services
Knowledge of office design, construction and project management, including MEP design, technical terms and the latest design practices
Advanced skills in project planning, execution and management processes, with an understanding of EH&S standard methodology
Relevant Facility Management software knowledge an advantage, e.g. TRIRIGA, Tableau, Visio
Ability to travel throughout North Asia as required, and to join global Places team calls that may take place late at night or early in the morning
Preferred qualifications
Project definition plan (PDP)
Project development and entitlement processes
Project planning and execution
New construction project delivery and construction
Tenant improvement construction and project delivery
Construction sourcing
Construction contracting strategies
Project troubleshooting and risk mitigation
Site mobilization and T&C
O&M Delivery
Degree qualified in related field e.g. Facility Management/ Engineering/ Business
IFMA certification desirable but not required