Workplace and Facilities Manager

Location: Cebu Work Setup: Hybrid Role Overview The Workplace and Facilities Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a corporate site in Cebu, ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient, and professional workplace. The role will manage facilities, vendors, workplace services, and site operations while supporting the Site Lead on leadership priorities, cross-functional projects, governance, and site-wide initiatives. Responsibilities Facilities & Site Operations Oversee facilities, repairs, maintenance, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. Manage onsite vendors and contractors, including contracts, service levels, performance, issues, and renewals. Manage seat allocation, space planning, reception, visitor management, office equipment, supplies, and inventory. Ensure the site remains operational, well-maintained, and aligned with workplace requirements. Support crisis response, business continuity, site visits, events, and employee engagement activities. Leadership & Site Coordination Work closely with the Site Lead to translate priorities into clear plans, owners, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate leadership meetings and governance activities, including agendas, pre-reads, minutes, decisions, and action tracking. Improve information flow and coordination across site leadership and functional teams. Follow through on key priorities and ensure timely resolution of outstanding actions. Cross-Functional Projects Lead or coordinate cross-functional projects and special initiatives involving multiple business and functional teams. Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, KPIs, and escalation requirements. Coordinate stakeholders and drive execution of initiatives that require centralized ownership. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or a related field. 5–10 years of experience in corporate workplace, facilities management, site operations, or related functions. Experience managing corporate office or site. At least 5 years of project management experience involving cross-functional initiatives. At least 5 years of leadership experience, including management of teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders. Experience working with senior leadership and coordinating site-level or cross-functional priorities. Experience in a multinational company, BPO, shared services, or similar corporate environment is highly preferred. Knowledge of facilities operations, vendor and contract management, workplace services, compliance, risk management, business continuity, and KPI management. Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills. Strategic, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution.