Head of Facilities - Telecom

A leading telecom company is seeking an experienced Head of Facilities to lead the company’s facilities strategy and operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality workplace environment across all sites and offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall facilities management strategy in line with the company’s business objectives.
• Lead facilities operations across corporate offices, branches, technical sites, and other company facilities.
• Oversee building maintenance, MEP systems, utilities, security, cleaning, catering, space management, and other facility services.
• Manage and develop relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, ensuring effective cost control and optimization.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Oversee facility-related projects, renovations, relocations, and office expansions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and service-level agreements to ensure high standards of facilities services.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational cost reduction.
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity across facilities.
• Lead, manage, and develop the facilities team to achieve operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities management, with proven experience in a leadership role.
• Experience managing facilities across large-scale organizations, preferably within telecom, technology, FMCG, banking, or other multinational environments.
• Strong experience in managing multiple sites, vendors, contractors, and facility-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, building maintenance, HSE, security, and facility operations.
• Proven experience in budget management, cost optimization, and contract/vendor management.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management standards, regulations, and best practices.