Senior Manager – Facilities

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Summary:
The Senior Manager Facilities is responsible for leading and overseeing facilities management operations across multiple property portfolios ensuring the efficient delivery of maintenance engineering and support services in line with organizational objectives. The role is accountable for developing facilities management strategies driving operational excellence managing large-scale budgets and service contracts ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high service standards across all locations. The incumbent provides leadership to Facilities Managers and technical teams while ensuring business continuity asset reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Success Drivers including Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Lead facilities operations across multiple retail commercial and properties.

Develop and implement facilities management policies standards and procedures.

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of all building systems and infrastructure.

Drive operational excellence service quality and business continuity across locations.

Manage facilities budgets forecasts and cost optimization initiatives.

Lead procurement activities contract negotiations and vendor selection processes.

Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with SLAs and service standards.

Approve maintenance plans asset replacement programs and capital expenditure requirements.

Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

Lead facility enhancement refurbishment and infrastructure improvement projects.

Ensure compliance with health safety environmental and statutory requirements.

Maintain accurate facilities documentation records and audit readiness.

Partner with internal stakeholders to support business operations and expansion plans.

Drive risk management emergency preparedness and business continuity initiatives.

Ensure timely resolution of critical facilities issues and service disruptions.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.

Deliver high stakeholder satisfaction through effective facilities services.

Optimize asset performance reliability and lifecycle management.

Lead and develop facilities teams to achieve operational and business objectives.

People Management:

The incumbent is responsible for leading Facilities Managers Technical Executives Technical Officers Supervisors and Technicians across multiple locations. This role establishes departmental objectives and performance targets aligned with organizational priorities while ensuring effective workforce planning and resource allocation. The incumbent provides leadership coaching mentoring and performance management support to direct reports fostering professional development operational excellence and continuous improvement. Through regular performance reviews succession planning and talent development initiatives the role builds a high-performing facilities organization capable of delivering both operational and strategic objectives.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

Strong knowledge of facilities systems (HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing)

Familiarity with local building codes statutory requirements and safety regulations

Contract management and vendor negotiation skills

Budgeting and cost control

Preventive and corrective maintenance planning

Facility inspection and audit procedures

Team supervision and scheduling

Computer literacy (CMMS systems MS Office etc.)

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Facilities Management Engineering or a related field

Postgraduate certification in Facilities or Property Management (preferred)

Experience:

15 years of experience in facilities management engineering operations or property management.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing multiple facilities properties or large-scale operations.

Proven experience in managing large facilities budgets service contracts and vendor portfolios.

Experience in retail commercial and mixed-use property environments preferred.

Certifications:

Certified Facilities Senior Manager (CFM) or equivalent (preferred)

Health & Safety certification (e.g. NEBOSH IOSH) is an advantage