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About Sapphire

Sapphire is a joint venture located in the Special Integrated Logistical Zone (SILZ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in manufacturing industrial robots designed to support advanced automation and smart manufacturing processes.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Facility Management will lead Sapphire’s facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and workplace services. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operations, encompassing asset management, maintenance, workplace planning, vendor and contract management, budgeting, and lifecycle planning. The Senior Manager will also serve as a key interface with SILZ, regulatory authorities, contractors, OEMs, facility management service providers, and internal stakeholders to support operational excellence and future growth. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the facility management strategy aligned with business objectives, manufacturing requirements, and operational plans.
• Lead the transition of facilities from construction/project delivery into operational ownership and steady-state facility management.
• Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of facilities, infrastructure, utilities, and equipment.
• Establish and maintain the facility asset register and hierarchy, including criticality and lifecycle information, utilizing CMMS/CAFM systems.
• Manage the development, sourcing, technical evaluation, mobilization, and ongoing management of FM contracts and service agreements.
• Ensure facility permits, licenses, inspections, and approvals are obtained, maintained, and renewed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with EHSS to ensure facility infrastructure and services comply with safety and environmental standards.
• Lead workplace and space planning to support business growth and changing requirements.
• Develop and manage annual Facility Management OPEX and CAPEX budgets, monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and implement Facility Management policies, procedures, standards, and controls.
• Establish and monitor Facility Management KPIs covering asset availability, maintenance compliance, vendor performance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional certification in Facility Management, Asset Management, Project Management, or Maintenance & Reliability is preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in Facility Management within industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, or complex infrastructure environments.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with CMMS/CAFM, asset management, preventive maintenance, SLA/KPI management, budgeting, and lifecycle planning.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic planning, facility mobilization, and operational readiness capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of industrial and manufacturing facility requirements, critical utilities, infrastructure, and business continuity.
• Proficiency in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies, asset criticality, and maintenance performance management.
• Sound understanding of facility-related regulatory, statutory, EHSS, environmental, fire & life safety, and compliance requirements.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, forecasting, lifecycle-cost management, and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation, communication, influencing, escalation, and executive reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making capabilities.