EY Country FM Lead 

Czechia, Prague, Prague 

44318813

Job summary:

Reporting to the Regional FM Leader, Country FM Leader will oversee the facilities management activities in Czech Republic. This person will be accountable for providing strategic delivery, leadership, and prioritized direction for designated workplace environment, occupancy planning, daily maintenance and engineering requirements and required minor capital projects. With ownership for the country capital plan, Country FM Leader, will oversee the planning, engineering , security, safety, care and upkeep of all physical facilities in the country. The candidate will research, identify, and assess system-wide capital renewal and deferred maintenance needs, and ensure compliance with applicable country and designated regulatory agency(s) rules and regulations. Candidate will also needs to show advanced stakeholder management capabilities and be able to take ownership of the facilities in country.

Essential functions of the job:

• Familiar with the center-led FM operating model and be able to deliver the model in the regional and global structure
• Create and deliver on internal policies and operational standards
• Reviews business team’s strategic plans and determines appropriate staffing levels to meet expectations (whether in house or outsource)
• Reviews capital project and operating budget reports in the assigned country. Creates action plans to improve financial position(s).
• Support negotiations of supplier contracts and services in conjunction with Workplace Procurement Services
• Reviews various facilities management reports in the country. Meets with business management teams and appropriate departments to discuss, resolve and discrepancies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Analytical/decision-making responsibilities:

• Develops and be responsible for country budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) priorities for the area organization, working in partnership with the business team to ensure collaboration and integration of capital requests with the company’s strategic plans and goals.
• Develops and executes the master plan related to projects, ERP & PMP budgets’ requirements
• Works alongside corporate, department and business management teams to ensure that the planning, programming, and presentation of the company's facility capital needs are prioritized, and key projects are completed with the company’s broader capital agenda.
• Support and coordinates the development of the multi-year capital plan for projects requiring exceptional resources, develops project plans, justification, and cost estimates for integration into the capital plan and presentation to the business management team.
• Responsible for planning, establishing, coordinating, installing, and monitoring systems to track, report, and respond to a comprehensive security plan.
• Oversees and ensures an effective emergency management system is in place to include all critical facilities.
• Support high-level negotiations with country, city and other officials concerning facilities oversight, construction planning, zoning, jurisdictional matters, and other facility management issues.
• Oversees the facility management suppliers in the country ensuring they are executing defined preventative maintenance programs through the field team.
• Develops integrated capital project priority listings, for facility equipment renewal and replacement, and creates facility related short-and long-term strategic plans

Knowledge and skills requirements:

• Overall skills requirements
  • Ability to assess current country’s assets both owned and leased and determine highest and best facility management strategy as well as creative alternatives.
  • Experience with new energy efficient systems and new technology to lower energy costs in the country.
  • Strong management skills within a multifaceted and complex organization with a diverse set of perspectives.
  • Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating, customer service standards, and equal opportunity and affirmative action.
  • Knowledge of construction management and project management, codes and regulations pertaining to operational aspects of the construction & technical requirements for the office building in country
  • Good organization skills with the ability to prioritize workload and successfully manage all financial activities. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated management and supervisory capabilities are required.
  • A cooperative approach to problem solving with the capability of building consensus and support, working across functional lines to engage disparate resources to work together to achieve desired results.
  • Ability to support the development of enterprise facility management standards & playbooks.
  • Ability to collaborate with corporate security and emergency response teams to develop a proactive approach to asset preservation from severe weather events, or civil disruptions within the assigned country.

• Professional Attributes
  • Ability to effectively manage conflicting demands for internal resources and leverage those resources through external partnerships and suppliers.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and proven senior management team facing experience.
  • Ability to make quality, independent decisions; based on strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong service management and customer service focus.
  • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from company’s senior management team.

Job requirements:

The successful candidate will have significant senior level facilities & project management experience, with a minimum of 7 years of experience working with a global/regional facilities team, professional services facilities management, and large-scale complex projects.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience in Facilities, Construction or Property Management required.
• Five (5) years of experience in business/operation managerial role preferred.

Certification requirements:
CFM, CM, FMP, PMP, CPM, or other professional property certification is considered a plus.

English proficiency at C1/C2

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.