Global Workplace Solutions, Advisor

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimagining the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.

Let’s create tomorrow together.

The Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Advisor will be responsible for the management and oversight of building operations for all Zebra locations within a given sub-region or business. Zebra's global portfolio currently consists of approximately 3M square feet located in over 130 locations.

Responsibilities:

1. Establish and manage stakeholder relationships and expectations; resolve conflicting stakeholder positions efficiently and effectively.
2. Partner with GWS leaders on the effective management of real estate assets to ensure sites are fully utilized, reviewing costs and key transactional dates.
3. Manage supplier relationships to ensure effective service delivery.
4. Ensure sites meet required health and safety standards and comply with local requirements.
5. Support M&A Integration Activities.
6. Assist with requirements of lease activities in partnership with the Senior Manager, Global/Regional Workplace Solutions.
7. Assist in the data integrity of all GWS systems (FM, Transactions, Lease, Project, OP…)
8. Participate in and track site projects to ensure timelines and budgets are being met.
9. Provide direction and oversight to outsourced providers team.
10. Advise on facility audit issues for the team and work with contractors for corrective actions.
11. Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the support of transformative matters including transactions and projects.
12. Participate in benchmarking activities and provide reports to management as requested.
13. Support special projects and activities such as Sustainability, Accessibility, and Inclusion/Diversity.
14. Work with Corporate Communications on any required site announcements.
15. Perform various financial analyses.
16. Provide input to quarterly and annual operating and capital plans and forecasts.
17. Work with various business functions to assist in the development of short- and long-range real estate requirements.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8-12 years of Facility or Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Major knowledge emphasis in mechanical, electrical, civil, and/or architectural building skills.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PC applications, including CAD.