Workplace Resources (WPR) are looking for a dynamic Service Delivery Manager (Technical Services) for the EMEA region. Ideally suit a Country or Regional FM or Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Govern an FM Contract which ensures all EMEA locations have a maintenance, life

cycle management strategy & engineering plan for technical assets (HVAC, Building

Management. Systems etc)

You will partner with the worldwide team, and local leaders to deploy existing Cisco

policies and procedures using your industry expertise and knowledge, ensuring owned and leased workplaces are safe & functional.

Establish business relationships to better align current services today, and ensure

complete support of the business units as they constantly evolve and innovate.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The delivery of FM Hard services via outsourced Service Providers including:

- Contractual execution against existing critical metrics and SLAs

- Strategic Asset Opex & CAPEX Investment Plans, including due diligence,

developing multi-year programs, prioritize work into projects, present/align the plan for the project teams to deliver.

- Driving continuous improvements in service levels, operating costs, energy &

sustainability, quality and safety.

- Monitoring and Reporting on significant events impacting business operations.

- Budget & Spend Management, and prioritising needs. Contract Variations, Work

Order & Financial Approvals.

- Owning Business Continuity plans associated to FM Hard Services

COMPLEXITY OF JOB

- Solve complex problems and identify viable and often innovative options, using

analytical skills and judgment to recommend appropriate solutions.

- Translate strategy into clear operating plans that promote operational excellence in

service delivery with measurable results.

- Apply expertise in Facility Management to identify areas of risk or concern.

INDIVIDUAL SKILLS

Broad technical knowledge of infrastructure and asset management, able to build

investment strategies to minimize business impact while ensuring cost efficient

maintenance and repair solutions in partnership with Service Providers.

An understanding of portfolio management, including acquisition and disposition,

project/program management, design and construction, change management,

facilities management. Able to continuously change to meet new evolving needs for

both owned and leased properties.

Able to communicate effectively and lead cross functional teams and deliver training.

Work virtually with EMEA wide teams, operating amidst change and re-prioritisation.

A​I & Tech Literacy:  Familiarity with AI-driven workplace tools, Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS), or smart building IoT platforms.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Reports to EMEA Workplace Services Leader

The WPR Delivery team provide local focus and relevance in various geographic

regions including all real estate transactions, capital investment program management

and facility maintenance, operation, EHS, and procurement.

We partner with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation and scalability with Cisco's

business and apply customer driven feedback to continuously improve and exceed

client and employee expectations.

WHO YOU ARE

An experienced professional, commercially aware with broad technical knowledge and

understanding of Facilities Service Delivery and Performance Management.

Partners with senior-level management to create and analyse the business cases for

technical projects, develops and obtains consensus to business requirements, and

develops fully-integrated launch plans.

Experienced in leading Asset Management & Procurement strategies, and translating

these into clear operating plans. Delivering against critical metrics and SLA’s with a

primary focus on driving corporate process standards.

Understand FM Service Delivery concepts with the ability to explain this effectively to

management or cross functional teams.

Competent in financial analysis, budget management and modelling, large scale asset

capital planning and feasibility studies.

EXPERIENCE

Awareness of industry best in class Facilities Management Service Delivery and risk

management, including BMS, HVAC, Asset Maintenance, etc. and critical infrastructure

environments such as Network Labs, Data Centers, etc.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

- High-demand, revenue-dependent, 24x7 data centres and R&D Lab environments

- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and building systems

- Lab and data centre design methodology

- Building controls and building management systems

- Environmental Compliance programs and Renewable Energy Management

- Life Cycle Management, Equipment Cost & Total Cost of Ownership

- Financial Management (including profit and loss, cost control and budgets)

- Managing services across multiple sites

SKILLS

- Broad knowledge and experience in facilities management at both the

strategic/tactical level, with the ability to translate this clearly.

- Deep knowledge of project/program management methodologies

- Analyse multiple sources of complex information and evaluates several alternative

solutions to before confirming path forward; service and support/solution skills

- Explains complicated information and optimally lays out pros and cons of alternatives to consider

- Financial Analysis Business fundamentals including present value and bringing value propositions.

- Understands and contributes to business objectives and strategy and recognizes

impact on both client and service provider deliverables

- Provides leadership across functional areas and programs that touch strategic

outsourcing and partner management and enablement involving multiple fields.

- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English

- Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.

EDUCATION

Bachelors, plus 12 years of facility management and related proven experience

Industry knowledge and involvement in CIBSE, IWFM, IFMA, CoreNet and/or similar

organizations

Health & Safety accreditation (NEBOSH, IOSH or similar)

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.