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Diageo Corporate Real Estate Service Operations Lead, APAC in Shanghai, China
Job Description :
Corporate Real Estate Service Operation Lead, APAC
About this role
The Global Corporate Real Estate Service (CRES) portfolio is significant in size, and consists of a mixture of office locations, supply/manufacturing sites and land/other. This role is responsible for the following in region:
Delivering the Global CRES Strategy; to create inclusive and sustainable workplaces that drive connections and inspire our employees to do their best work.
Executing aspects of this strategy with our five pillars: Workplace Experience, Portfolio and Supply Partner Optimisation, Sustainability, Equity, Risk Management and MI, plus People/Culture
Financial performance of the CRES function for operational IFM/FM in the region plus day-to-day Property Lease administration.
Stakeholder engagement & business partnering across the region – displaying SME leadership in facilities management and strong relationship building.
Providing oversight and leadership of the Regional CRES teams, both inhouse and outsourced.
Ensure proper governance for CRES related activities i.e. sustainability and H&S reporting, and managing related risk
Partnering with the business, suppliers, and internal partners to ensure our workspaces meet our ambition.
Key Accountabilities
Outstanding Relationships
Develop and maintain trusted productive relationships with business/market stakeholders, Global/Regional CRES Teams and with key personnel at our supply partners, participate in stakeholder and team meetings.
Build, maintain relationships with networks to obtain insights, be the ambassador for CRES in the region, showcasing our successes and innovation with periodic, strong stakeholder engagement.
CRES Facilities Management Performance & Outcomes
Ensuring the IFM and operational delivery optimises cost, carbon, and Workplace Experience, developing and delivering IFM related programmes for consolidation, change or growth where needed, i.e. roll out of Brand Standards.
Coordinate all FM, encompassing maintenance, fire, mechanical, electrical support, the help desk function, environmental safety guidelines. Own and manage the IFM opex budgets for the region, driving efficiencies a $ saves.
Coordinate site operations to ensure continuity of property services with minimum disruption to Diageo’s business operations.
Comply with all Supplier and Diageo’s systems used to meet its health and safety obligations.
Deliver our 2030 targets of Sustainability – waste, water, carbon, aligning CRES with Diageo’s Society 2030 ambition.
Team and 3rd Parties.
- Ensuring optimal delivery of key supplier IFM contracts to address business needs and release value. Manage all day-to-day issues and escalations.
Governance, Risk, Performance Measurement & Reporting
Share, roll out and embed best practice in CRES activities i.e., codification across region.
Ensure compliance with standards and policies within CRES, own all CRES related H&S and IFM risks in region.
Measuring and reporting to the Regional CRES on IFM metrics, plus key regional stakeholders
Establishing appropriate steering groups for markets within the geography and holding them to account for the governance of decisions and change projects for their market.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Strong experience of managing IFM services across a range of buildings – offices and supply.
Leadership / management experience in CRES related function.
Experience in and / or a good understanding of Diageo or equivalent organisation
Highly self-motivated and pro-active with effective communication skills
Ability to align key stakeholders with potentially conflicting priorities and to effectively communicate with/challenge senior stakeholders.
Proven track record to work with others, both within CRES and across an organisation
Be able to display knowledge of change and programme management i.e. first or second gen outsourcing, IFM initiatives
Experience in the strategic management of IFM services and partners across multiple markets
Understanding of Supplier and CRES IFM performance metrics and communication thereof
Experience of managing Sustainability programmes/targets across the CRES lifecycle
Awareness and management of CRES Risk and governance
Working with Us
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
About Us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.
We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Shanghai
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-03-19
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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