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 world's 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 Sita's, 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.