Facilities Manager - Middle East & Africa

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Jul 26, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200559407
In RE&D, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and forward-thinking group that manages Apple’s workplaces and workplace service. We develop and run Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, providing outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world! Do you love thinking analytically? Join us, and you’ll have a significant role in continuing Apple’s legacy of efficiency and success.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a high-energy candidate with validated experience in facilities management and a demonstrated focus in operating buildings as outstanding workplaces, delivering high quality results at the best value. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing multiple sites and teams across the Middle East & Africa providing top management and support of all Apple corporate and research and development (R&D) facilities. The role will encompass all hard and soft services, financial management, EH&S, project management and business engagement.

• Demonstrable experience in building engineering, facility/construction/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in making buildings outstanding workplacesDeep expertise in the planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and executing of all technical services required to maintain and improve a real estate portfolio. This includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire-alarm, soft services, landscaping, reception, furniture, and warehousing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent leadership, communication, and supervisory skills, including experience working with all levels of an organization and ability to handle customer service issues involving employees in a professional and positive manner;
• Proven experience in managing and optimizing both operational and capital expenditure budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with organizational goals;
• Demonstrated 24/7 accountability and management of facilities, ensuring continuous operational excellence, timely response to emergencies, and proactive maintenance strategies;
• Exceptional keynote and public speaking skills, with a proven ability to engage, inform, and inspire audiences both internally and externally;
• Experienced in crisis management and emergency response planning, ensuring readiness and effective action in unforeseen situations;
• Demonstrated ability to create, critique, and oversee preventative and scheduled maintenance programs;
• Demonstrated success in employee development and mentoring including fostering collaboration, continuous performance feedback and motivating the team to develop and apply tools for more efficient operations and improved customer service;

• Demonstrable experience in building engineering, facility/construction/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in making buildings outstanding workplacesDeep expertise in the planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and executing of all technical services required to maintain and improve a real estate portfolio. This includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire-alarm, soft services, landscaping, reception, furniture, and warehousin