About The Position
The Senior Director of Global Facilities & Site Operations will lead the strategic planning, management, and execution of facilities and real estate operations across all Adtran Holdings, Inc. corporate locations worldwide including all Adtran Subsidiaries. This role ensures that all sites, campuses and offices operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably while supporting the company’s business objectives and employee experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management in a global organization with facilities on multiple continents, real estate, or corporate operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record managing multi-site operations and teams across diverse geographies.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, health and safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
- Strong project management and negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience with workplace technology platforms and data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with LEED or other green building certifications.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Functional and Team Leadership: Develop and implement a global facilities strategy aligned with corporate goals, including space planning, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization. Oversee real estate and car fleet portfolio management, including lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions. Lead & motivate a global, multi-site Facilities team.
- Operational Excellence: Direct day-to-day operations of global facilities, including long-term maintenance planning, maintenance execution, site security, janitorial services, reception and workplace services. Ensure compliance with local regulations
- Health, environment, and safety: Ensure compliance with standards and local legal requirements across all sites.
- Campus Operations: Manage large-scale campus operations, including dining, transportation, and amenities programs to support business needs and enhance employee experience. Lead emergency preparedness and business continuity planning for all locations.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Establish and manage global vendor relationships for facilities services and construction projects. Develop and oversee annual budgets for facilities and campus operations, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green building certifications. Implement innovative workplace solutions to support site-based and hybrid work models and evolving business needs.
- Corporate Insurance: Manage global insurance program to safeguard the company against financial loss and ensure compliance with risk-related regulations. Partner with brokers to define the organization’s risk profile and coordinate the collection of renewal data for key coverages, including property & casualty, liability, workers’ compensation, cyber, marine cargo, product recall, travel, and directors & officers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
