The D. E. Shaw Group · 3 hours ago
Head of Global Facilities
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expThe D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an accomplished leader to join its Enterprise Operations team as the Head of Facilities. This role involves overseeing facilities operations across the firm’s global portfolio, managing teams and third-party providers to maintain high standards of workplace comfort and infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop the global facilities team, with responsibility for all aspects of facilities operations across the firm’s portfolio, as well as oversee and manage the firm’s procurement department
Plan, organize, and manage the day-to-day operations and long-term reliability of facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, custodial services, and core building systems, while also setting strategy and governance for procurement activities to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing across the organization
Oversee construction and facilities projects, managing third-party vendors and an integrated facilities management (IFM) provider to ensure performance meets the firm’s high standards. Working closely with the Workplace & Design team, you will lead construction project management, procurement, and execution. Your responsibilities include contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and setting clear expectations for service delivery across facilities and procurement functions
Design, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs and facility inspection processes, including physical maintenance and supplemental HVAC systems. You will also develop, recommend, and administer facilities and procurement policies, procedures, and operating standards, measuring outcomes and making data-driven adjustments to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
Guide operational decisions and long-term infrastructure planning while driving continuous improvement in comfort, reliability, and workplace quality
Partner with the Systems team to elevate facilities management, physical security, and procurement systems, ensuring they support operational excellence, transparency, and compliance requirements
Establish and administer processes to ensure ongoing regulatory, safety, and operational compliance across facilities and procurement activities. Through the use of data and analytics, you will identify trends, generate strategic insights, and implement efficiencies that optimize departmental performance, while coordinating and supervising building operations, maintenance, repairs, improvements, custodial services, and procurement operations in a cost-effective and well-prioritized manner
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field
At least ten years of progressive experience in facilities operations, with demonstrated success leading teams and third-party vendors in a global context
Minimum five years of experience with mechanical systems with a demonstrated track record of technical expertise in HVAC and building control systems
Experience managing or operating additional hardware infrastructure, data center, or Internet of Things (IoT) a decided advantage
Experience setting and upholding best-in-class standards for workplace comfort and infrastructure
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Company
The D. E. Shaw Group
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Ingleside Investors
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Adria Schulman-Eyink
Co-Head of Finance, Investments Team, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
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Anne Dinning
Executive Committee of Hedge Fund Manager
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