Senior Manager - Global Facility & Sustainability Management

Job Title: Senior Manager - Global Facility & Sustainability Management.

Job overview/Purpose of the Position:

• Ensure all facilities and installations adhere to health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Secure legal compliance for contracts, legislation and other relevant.
• Secure global uniform methods principles, tools, systems and solutions within Facility Management across all KK sites globally.
• Support Global Sustainability objectives by driving energy efficiency, resource optimization, emissions reduction and sustainable facility standards across global sites.

Area of responsibilities:

• Drive the global Facility Management community by involvement of the site Facility Managers.
• Secure structured facility maintenance programs for compliance with health, safety, environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to standardize and improve Facility Management, utilities, systems, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, insurance compliance and sustainability practices.
• Secure a full risk overview and contingency plans to mitigate risks in relation to facilities, utilities, systems, environmental impact, sustainability compliance and other relevant areas.
• Financial planning, budgeting, controlling and support for site Facility Managers, including sustainability-related investments, energy efficiency initiatives and resource optimization projects.
• Project planning and project management, including tracking schedules, budgets and costs for facility, sustainability and environmental improvement projects.
• Identify and implement improvements, cost-out initiatives, energy savings, waste reduction and sustainability synergies across sites.
• Vendor management, including alignment with sustainability requirements, environmental standards and responsible sourcing expectations where relevant.
• Report creation and documentation, including relevant sustainability, energy, utilities and environmental performance inputs.

Competencies (e.g. technical skills):

• Structured, fact-based and business acumen approach.
• Industrial Engineering, Facility maintenance, building physics skills and best practices.
• Knowledge of HVAC, utilities, support systems, building systems and energy efficiency principles.
• Project management of time, quality and cost.
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Risk assessment, mitigation and management.
• Legislation management for building, contract, environment, governmental and sustainability-related requirements.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards, environmental management, resource efficiency and emissions reduction principles relevant to facilities.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.

Additional information:

• Data driven and structured approach, including ability to quantify and assess facility, operational and sustainability-related risks.
• Expertise in reading building drawings, specifications, 2D and 3D drawings, etc.
• Strong business acumen, cost-out mindset, collaboration with internal stakeholders and strong team player.
• Ability to collaborate with Global Sustainability and local sites to translate sustainability targets into practical facility actions.
• Great leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and maintaining facility budgets, including energy efficiency and sustainability-related initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Contract handling experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English verbally and in writing, and/or either Polish/Danish as a second language.

Educational Qualification Required:

• Practical education (Carpenter, Electrician, plumber, construction worker, etc.) and a Bachelor/Masters.

Relevant Experience Required:

• 5-8 years New plant start-up, green and brownfield. Budgeting, implementation, and inspection.

Breadth of the Role: Global.

Customer / Supplier Interaction: Yes - Long Term Strategic Discussions.

About KK Group :

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Moller. We are a global and diverse team of over 4,000 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy. At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Why Us ?

No matter your role, you will find yourself immersed in our strategy. At KK, all employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas – we want everyone to feel involved and heard. Our flat hierarchies allow us to make swift decisions and exchange ideas in an open, honest atmosphere where we help each other succeed. What is more, you will be collaborating across several functions and you will experience a distinct team spirit as you work with international colleagues from all over the world.