Regional Operations Manager

Job description

Our client, a large multinational Facilities Management service provider, is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to provide leadership and management of the FM teams across two sites.

The Role:
  • Implement policies and procedures to meet the client's contract requirements and goals
  • Build and maintain a professional, long lasting relationship with client and stakeholders
  • Be the client contact for all operational and contractual issues within the portfolio
  • Meet legislative and compliance requirements (OHS, equal opportunity and industrial relations legislation)
  • Manage the financial performance targets and report on a monthly basis on the performance of the portfolio
  • Maximise revenue potential and maintain strict cost control procedures to ensure objectives and budgets are achieved
  • Be innovative, collaborative and proactive 
  • Ensure regular briefings with staff where relevant information is passed on.
  • Implement strategies and practices that facilitate the efficient and effective staffing of the portfolio.
  • Create and manage a team that works well together and takes responsibility to meet the goals of the contract.
  • Attend to major operational problems and client requirements promptly using positive problem solving in all aspects of customer service.
Key Skills To Be Successful:
  • Past experience managing soft services contracts (preferably across remote sites)
  • Decisive, impactful leadership skills
  • Effective communication skills with a proven ability to influence others 
  • High level operational planning and management background (teams, financial, clients and stakeholder management)
  • Excellent customer relationship skills
  • Five + years' experience in a senior leadership position (preferably with multi site management).
  • Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to implement projects on time and on budget.
  • High level of honesty and integrity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful company offering long term career opportunities and a competitive salary.
*Must have full rights to work in Australia