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Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Facilities & General Affairs Manager

Facilities ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeHillsboro, OR, USA$110.1k - $151.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Professional certification such as IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), PMP, or another relevant facilities/project-management credential.
  • Experience managing General Affairs, facilities, or corporate services within a multi-location or multinational organization.
  • At least 8 years of facility/project management experience, including managing multiple projects and remote personnel.
  • Demonstrated management experience in General Affairs, corporate services, facilities management, workplace operations, real estate, construction/project management, or a related corporate operations function.
  • Experience negotiating and administering leases, service agreements, vendor contracts, construction agreements, or similar commercial arrangements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing employees, including assigning work, establishing priorities, managing workloads, coaching employees, setting performance expectations, and addressing performance issues.
  • Experience developing and managing operating and/or capital budgets, monitoring expenditures, evaluating variances, and identifying cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities.
  • Strong leadership and people-management capabilities, including building, developing, motivating, and leading high-performing teams.
  • Ability to establish expectations, assign responsibilities, set priorities, manage workloads, and hold individuals and teams accountable for results.
  • Ability to create a culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, customer service, inclusion, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable priorities, operating plans, projects, budgets, and measurable results.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to critical details.
  • Ability to challenge established processes constructively and identify improved ways of delivering services.
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements, technology solutions, automation, and service-delivery approaches that improve efficiency, quality, controls, cost effectiveness, or employee experience.
  • Working knowledge of commercial facilities operations, building systems, space planning, construction/project management, workplace security, preventive maintenance, and vendor-managed services.
  • Strong negotiation, contract-management, and vendor-management skills focused on quality, service, cost, and risk-management objectives.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with employees, management, executives, vendors, contractors, landlords, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to use technology and data to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, service delivery, and management reporting.
  • Ability and willingness to evaluate and adopt automation, AI-enabled tools, digital workflows, analytics, and other emerging technologies to improve General Affairs operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Travel is required; the position requires travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to General Affairs staff by establishing responsibilities, priorities, service expectations, and performance standards.
  • Assign and prioritize work, manage team workloads and resources, and ensure consistent service delivery across supported locations and functions.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop employees to strengthen capabilities, encourage professional growth, and build organizational depth and succession readiness.
  • Establish individual and team objectives, monitor performance, provide timely feedback, and manage employee performance in accordance with company policies and management practices.
  • Foster accountability, teamwork, responsiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with management and internal business groups to understand business requirements and align General Affairs resources and services with organizational priorities.
  • Own and manage General Affairs aspects of the company’s building lease portfolio, including lease administration, service and maintenance agreements, and coordination with Legal and other stakeholders.
  • Lead facility projects from business requirements and planning through design, construction, commissioning, and employee move-in.
  • Coordinate space planning, workplace layouts, facility modifications, expansions, schedules, budgets, and project requirements.
  • Develop and review project cost estimates, budgets, invoices, schedules, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, and related documentation.
  • Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communication.
  • Maintain relationships with landlords, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee company facilities to ensure office buildings, workplace systems, and related services are maintained effectively.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and facility service requirements are completed in a timely and effective manner.
  • Oversee building and office security operations, including third-party security providers and building access requirements.
  • Manage emergency facility repairs, alarms, and building-related incidents, coordinating insurance notification or escalation when required.
  • Oversee external contractors and service providers to ensure performance against contractual requirements and applicable safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with Hitachi laboratory and cleanroom support teams regarding building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related facility requirements.
  • Oversee outsourced security and janitorial services supporting HTA locations and monitor service quality, cost, and vendor performance.
  • Administer the company leased-vehicle program, including policies, procedures, leasing, deployment, billing, budgeting, and vendor relationships.
  • Negotiate fleet-related agreements and identify opportunities to improve service levels and optimize fleet costs.
  • Guide employees on vehicle ordering, lease terms, costs, policies, maintenance, and program requirements.
  • Oversee the Driver Safety Program and annual motor vehicle record requirements for employees with company vehicles or applicable vehicle allowances.
  • Coordinate responses to employee vehicle accidents, provide guidance and follow-up, and work with the corporate risk team on related claims.
  • Manage the company mobile phone program, including service delivery, administration, policies, and program requirements.
  • Coordinate mobile-program policy changes and identify opportunities to improve service, controls, employee experience, and cost efficiency.
  • Coordinate day-to-day general insurance activities, including certificates of insurance, claims follow-up, incident reporting, and related inquiries with the HTA Credit & Risk Team.
  • Work with internal stakeholders, insurance providers, and the corporate risk team to address insurance-related requirements and incidents in a timely manner.
  • Maintain documentation and follow-up for insurance matters within the scope of General Affairs.
  • Develop and manage budgets for assigned General Affairs functions and projects, monitor expenditures against plan, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
  • Exercise budget and expenditure approval authority within company authorization limits and escalate expenditures exceeding delegated authority.
  • Review and approve invoices, lease statements, project expenditures, and other General Affairs-related financial transactions within established authority.
  • Approve and process purchase orders supporting designated corporate departments in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, vendor consolidation, and improved financial controls while maintaining service levels.
  • Lead vendor and supplier relationships within assigned areas, including sourcing support, negotiation, service expectations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
  • Negotiate commercial terms with appropriate internal stakeholders and ensure services are delivered efficiently and cost effectively.
  • Work with the Legal department on building leases, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
  • Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, safety, and security requirements.
  • Build relationships with internal business leaders and external partners and represent General Affairs on relevant business and community matters.
  • Engage with organizations such as the Washington County Chamber of Commerce regarding relevant local business issues and concerns.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement across General Affairs by evaluating existing processes and identifying better service-delivery methods.
  • Evaluate technology, automation, data, and business-process opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce administrative effort, and improve employee experience.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that increase consistency and scalability of General Affairs services across locations.
  • Establish service expectations and performance measures to monitor service quality, responsiveness, cost, and effectiveness.
  • Identify operational risks, service gaps, and emerging business requirements and develop practical solutions.
  • Promote a customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset across the General Affairs organization.
  • Coordinate General Affairs responsibilities associated with emergency notification and communication systems, including Alert Media testing and required communications.
  • Support management and cross-functional initiatives related to General Affairs, facilities, workplace operations, and other assigned corporate priorities.
  • Perform other assigned duties and provide support outside normal business hours when necessary to address operational or facility requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with facilities supporting specialized environments, such as cleanrooms, or other technically complex operations.

About the Company

Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Hitachi is a global conglomerate operating in energy, digital solutions, home appliances, and infrastructure to support governments, businesses, and consumers. Its offerings turn data into actionable insights through digital transformation services and Hitachi Energy’s renewable energy and grid solutions. It differentiates itself with an integrated portfolio that combines hardware, software, and services and a emphasis on societal impact and sustainability. Its goal is to build a sustainable society by using technology and data to improve energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and quality of life.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1910

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