Description & Requirements
A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
The Facilities Lead is responsible for facility operations, selected real estate activities, workplace services, security-related facility requirements, and infrastructure coordination for Harman locations in East/North Europe, with primary responsibility for the Lodz site.
The role ensures safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective workplace operations while supporting business continuity, site leadership, Global FM&RE standards, and regional facility initiatives. The position combines operational facility management, vendor and contract management, CAPEX/OPEX responsibility, audit and compliance coordination, space planning, and local prototype security responsibilities.
What You Will Do
- Manage day-to-day facility operations, maintenance activities, and workplace functionality to ensure safe and efficient business operations.
- Coordinate facility-related projects, office modifications, infrastructure adaptations, and workspace optimization initiatives.
- Support regional real estate activities including space planning, occupancy management, and site coordination.
- Prepare and manage facility budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), monitor costs, and identify savings and efficiency opportunities.
- Manage vendors, contractors, procurement activities, service agreements, and RFQ/RFP processes to ensure service quality and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal regulations, health & safety, fire protection, and security requirements.
- Coordinate audits, certifications, and compliance activities including TISAX and ISO standards, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions.
- Act as local Prototype Security Commissioner and oversee physical security measures and restricted area management.
- Serve as key interface between site leadership, Global FM&RE, Procurement, EHS, Security, and external partners while supporting governance and reporting activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational process enhancements, and support business continuity, logistics, and operational events.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate, or technical operations within an international environment.
- Proven experience managing facility operations, infrastructure services, vendors, service contracts, budgets, and facility-related projects.
- Experience with CAPEX/OPEX planning, procurement, contract management, invoice review, and cost control processes.
- Experience supporting compliance, audits, health & safety, fire protection, security, and business continuity activities.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, operational incidents, and cross-functional requirements in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience with TISAX, ISO standards, prototype security, automotive, engineering, R&D, or manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to work on-site in Lodz and travel up to 10% within EMEA.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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