Lead Expert, Group Real Estate Workplace, Operational Excellence - Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

Are you ready to step into a role that's pivotal in shaping the future of dsm-firmenich real estate and workplace strategies? Join us as an Operational Excellence lead for Group Real Estate & Workplace (GREW).
As part of the GREW team, you will play a crucial role in helping build our future in North America. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our organization and the way dsm-firmenich shapes the future of work.
GREW is dedicated to fostering a high-performance culture focused on sustainability, responsibility, and strategic occupancy planning while continuing to strive for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5 years’ experience in facilities management and operational excellence.
• Project Management and extensive computer skills - strong analytical and problem-solving skills using various computer applications.
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind- because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity- with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transition projects & change programs are well managed and executed in line with the operating priorities and key strategies developed by GREW to improve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness across non-industrial assets and services.
• Work in close collaboration with members of the GREW & Procurement leadership team to co-ordinate delivery of all projects & programs working across GREW functional boundaries and regions to ensure the overall business goals of GREW are achieved
• Implements and tracks the delivery of GREW lab services and solutions at the sites. Ensuring that Workplace KPI’s are achieved, maintenance programs are in place, and that Safety Health Environmental (SHE) regulations and other compliance requirements (e.g., local government regulations, Security contractors) are executed and met.
• Back up to workplace leads accountable for all services and performance delivered by our key partners in multiple soft services fields such as, on-site events, Restaurant & Catering offering, Security, Mobility, cleaning, etc. ​in their absence
• Lead continuous improvement plans supporting better efficiency, performance and employee’s experience. Review GREW operational metrics in collaboration with GREW pillars, track them and analyze them to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement​
• Support Center of Excellence (COE) in the creation of meaningful dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders. ​ Collaborate with COE to conduct internal benchmarking to identify drivers of over/underperformance and drive action to enhance GREW performance.

Benefits

• A professional and friendly environment where your unique perspective and skillset will be valued within and beyond your work responsibilities
• A strong team, led by an inspiring vision, eager to drive cultural and process change throughout GREW and dsm-firmenich
• A flexible work environment that empowers each one of us to take accountability for our work and own the outcome
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both mental and physical
• A safe space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level