Head of Global Facilities

At Landis+Gyr we’re shaping the future of energy—making it more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable. As a global energy‑technology leader, we accelerate the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. The Head of Global Facilities will develop and execute a worldwide facilities strategy, lead a distributed team of facilities and office‑services professionals, and serve as project leader for major capital investments, workplace initiatives, office moves, renovations, expansions, and optimization programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Facilities Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and implement a global facilities strategy aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
  • Establish global standards, policies, service levels and operating procedures across all facilities.
  • Drive a consistent workplace experience across all office locations.
  • Create a scalable facilities operating model that balances global consistency with local needs.
  • Partner with business leaders to anticipate future workplace, operational, and site requirements.
  • Develop long‑term plans for facility investments, lease renewals, consolidations, and site expansions.
• Facilities Operations Leadership
  • Lead and develop the global facilities organization, including direct management of regional and site‑based team members.
  • Provide oversight and support to local facilities staff responsible for daily operations.
  • Establish performance expectations, service standards, and accountability measures.
  • Drive continuous improvement of facilities processes and service delivery.
  • Ensure facility operations support employee productivity, safety, and business continuity.
• Project Management & Execution
  • Lead major facilities projects globally, including office relocations, site expansions, renovations and fit‑outs, workplace modernization initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, facility consolidations, and subleases.
  • Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and stakeholder communication plans.
  • Manage cross‑functional project teams and external vendors.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to business requirements.
• Financial & Vendor Management
  • Manage relationships with regional facility service providers and external partners, ensuring accountability, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • Develop and manage global facilities operating and capital budgets.
  • Identify and implement cost‑optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality.
  • Negotiate and oversee contracts with landlords, service providers, and facilities vendors.
  • Monitor vendor performance and establish service level expectations.
  • Lead procurement activities related to facilities services, equipment, and workplace investments.
• Workplace Experience
  • Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience across all facilities.
  • Ensure workplace environments support collaboration, innovation, productivity, and well‑being.
  • Partner with HR, IT, QEHS, and business leaders on workplace and employee‑experience initiatives.
  • Evaluate evolving workplace trends and incorporate best practices where appropriate.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with applicable facilities, environmental, occupational safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead facility‑related business continuity and emergency preparedness programs.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with local site leaders and the QEHS team on workplace health and safety programs.
• Leadership Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a global team of facilities and office‑services professionals.
  • Build organizational capability and succession plans across the facilities function.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the executive point of contact for facilities‑related issues and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional certifications (IFMA, FMP, CFM, PMP, LEED, or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience in a multi‑site, global environment.
• Prior experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success managing large‑scale facilities and workplace projects.
• Strong budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, technical, laboratory, office, and/or operational environments preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking combined with a hands‑on execution mindset.
• Exceptional project management capabilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing