Facilities Management Vice President

About the role

As the Supervisor of the Facilities Department, the candidate’s role encompasses overseeing the efficient management and maintenance of SMBC workspace. This includes coordinating repairs, managing facility budgets, coordinating with vendors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This Critical Facilities Manager is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and security of critical infrastructure facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This role involves managing a team, implementing best practices and overseeing facility performance to meet organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• North America leader accountable for the management and day to day oversight and safe operations of SMBC's North American Critical Facilities location with a focus on maintenance, testing, commissioning small minor project delivery, moves and changes, long term strategy preparation, supplier strategy, multiple business unit liaison including the SMBC Technology group and executive reporting.
• Ensure that SMBC critical facilities maintains maximum uptime and coordinate with SMBC stakeholders when planned shutdowns are required.
• Maintain and administer vendor maintenance contracts (ex. Generator, UPS systems, Battery system, Switchgear, ATS etc...)
• Enable and lead continuous improvement and innovative approaches to the day-to-day operations, while maintaining appropriate governance and oversight of vendors and supplies.
• Manage and direct SMBC's project supplies to ensure they are aligned with SMBC objectives and compliant with SMBC policies, regulations and laws.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including