APAC Fire & Life Safety Manager – Vice President

Join JPMorgan Chase's Global Real Estate team as a Fire & Life Safety Manager in the APAC region. Be a key player in safeguarding our employees and customers by leading fire & life safety initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with global leaders and make a significant impact on safety standards. If you are passionate about fire & life safety and compliance, this is the role for you.

As an APAC Fire & Life Safety Manager within Global Real Estate, you will oversee fire & life safety programs, ensuring compliance with regional and global standards. You will report directly to the Global Head of Fire and Life Safety, based in the US, and the Asia Pacific Local Manager, based in Hong Kong. This dual reporting line ensures alignment with both regional and global strategies and objectives. Your role will involve conducting inspections, managing incident investigations, and refining safety policies. You will collaborate with stakeholders to address fire safety risks and lead training initiatives. This position is crucial in maintaining a safe environment for our employees and clients.

Job responsibilities:

1. Conduct FLS Quality Assurance visits and monitor program management in APAC.
2. Perform FLS inspections and investigate incidents with follow-up reports.
3. Oversee FLS program requirements as a master administrator on the JPMC FLS website.
4. Review Site Specific Safety Plans, FLS Surveys, and Fire Warden Team Coverage.
5. Plan, supervise, and execute fire drills.
6. Deliver Fire Warden Team training sessions.
7. Identify and resolve open issues, documenting results.
8. Provide subject matter expertise on property Fire & Life Safety risks.
9. Report metrics to document issues and compliance requirements.
10. Maintain department files and network drives.
11. Provide program governance.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

1. Minimum 10 years in Fire & Life Safety, fire service, or fire systems operations.
2. Knowledge of regulatory codes for fire protection and emergency procedures.
3. Expertise in corporate standards and FLS compliance.
4. Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint.
6. Experience in process documentation and internal control procedures.
7. Familiarity with Fire & Life Safety systems.
8. Understanding of Physical and Technical Security Programs.
9. Experience in Incident Response and Emergency Management.
10. Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time.
11. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

1. Experience in building construction projects related to fire & life safety.
2. Development and presentation of Fire & Life Safety educational programs.
3. Knowledge of Fire & Life Safety standards within the APAC region.
4. Strong communication and leadership skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
6. Experience with government filings and regulatory compliance.
7. Familiarity with construction critical path timelines.