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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Regional Facilities Manager

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSouth KoreaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 8 years of progressive facilities, engineering, real estate, workplace, or operations management experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience managing facilities teams, service providers, or multi-site operations is required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing facilities operations across multiple locations and countries is required.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, fire protection, life safety, security, and building automation systems, is required.
  • Experience managing operating budgets, forecasting, contract administration, and vendor performance is required.
  • Proven project management experience involving capital improvements, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, or workplace projects is required.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with global stakeholders, business leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, is required.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed organization is required.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the APAC region as business needs require is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead facilities operations across APAC sites, including maintenance, workplace services, vendor management, and facility compliance.
  • Serve as the primary regional liaison between local business leaders and Global Facilities Management.
  • Implement global facilities standards, policies, and service levels across the region.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for regional facilities personnel and contractors.
  • Ensure the reliability and performance of critical building systems, including electrical, mechanical, fire protection, security, and building automation systems.
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce operational risk and downtime.
  • Support business continuity, emergency preparedness, and resilience initiatives.
  • Develop regional capital plans and infrastructure investment recommendations.
  • Manage facility improvement, renovation, modernization, and expansion projects.
  • Coordinate with the Global Planning & Project Management team to execute capital projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Manage regional operating budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and energy savings.
  • Oversee service providers, contracts, and vendor performance throughout the region.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and facility standards.
  • Partner with EHS, Security, and business leaders to address operational risks.
  • Support sustainability, decarbonization, energy management, and environmental initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation from IFMA is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
  • Experience supporting laboratory, testing, manufacturing, research, industrial, or mission-critical facilities environments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 41001, ISO 14001, NFPA standards, sustainability programs, and asset management best practices is preferred.
  • Experience leading facilities operations across multiple APAC countries and cultures is preferred.
  • Experience implementing service level agreements (SLAs), facility condition assessments (FCA), asset lifecycle planning, and reliability-centered maintenance programs is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), building automation systems (BAS), and data-driven facilities analytics is preferred.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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