Fortinet is looking for a facility management professional with excellent people skills and technical facility maintenance experience. The primary responsibility will be to manage day-today facility operations working proactively with the business to identify, build, manage the operation of Fortinet facilities by providing a pleasant, healthy, efficient, and safe working environment. 

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities EMEA.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day facility operations and campus resources efficiently Ensuring that the environment is conducive to a professional business environment Supervising emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities. Enforcing safety regulations and handling hazardous materials Planning maintenance work and maintaining records. Overseeing the operations, facilities, and services within the campus. Cross cooperation with the DC Manager on site Hard Facility Services (Lighting, Plumbing, HVAC, PPM maintenance, Fire safety systems, etc.)  Supervising outsourced facilities & security staff. Soft Facility Services (Cleaning, Reception, Security, Waste Management, Catering, Parking, etc.)  Environmental and Health and Safety Management (ISO 14001 and 45001)  Manage and Procure facility assets such as furniture, equipment, office supplies, etc.  Manage outsourced facility management vendor and facility relationships, including developer, or landlord and vendor relations in adherence to facility agreements and contracts.  Drive operational efficiency within the organisation and with our partners.  Partner with staff in locations where the team or outsourced vendor doesn't have a physical presence to address any issues or provide assistance.  Partner with IT, HR, Finance, Procurement and other internal business partners in the effective delivery of services and support of our workforce  Management of Projects (MACs - Moves, Adds, Changes) for - space planning, renovations, relocations, disposals, and occupancy needs, including site selection and internal/external negotiation – within the region of responsibility  Corporate real estate reporting and presentations for management as directed  Accountable for reviewing, approving, coding, and/or disputing all invoices and billings associated within area of responsibility working with Procurement, Finance and Accounting processes.  Forecasting and managing annual facility operating budgets for respective sites.  Act as a point of contact for site-related communications. This includes working with partners in developing and managing site webpages, newsletters and other methods for communicating with the employees on their respective sites.  Plan and support for site events following Fortinet guidelines and standards.  Recommend improvements based on lessons learned.  Keep up with market trends in real estate, facility and workspace design and provide input to improve internal real estate standards, processes and practices.  Support crisis management/business continuity plans, assume local leadership role during emergencies or crises and provide after-hours support as needed.   Take the lead as requested for special projects 

Qualification & Requirements:

7+ years of management experience in facilities and corporate real estate projects Fully proficient in German (native level) & English (business level)  Proficient computer and financial analysis skills  Excellent people management, customer service and presentation skills 

 Desired Skills:

Creative problem solver  Excellent Communication  Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment  Make timely decisions using sound judgment based on ethics and policy training  Organised and Professional in Facilities Management  Prudent, transparent, and honest  Knowledgeable of the latest industry innovations and trends