Country Facility Manger, Japan

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

What You Will Do

• •Manage day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, workplace services, and site infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient business operations.
• •Coordinate facility projects, office modifications, infrastructure adaptations, relocations, and workspace optimization initiatives.
• •Support regional real estate activities including space planning, occupancy management, lease-related coordination, and site-level real estate support.
• •Prepare and manage facility budgets including CAPEX and OPEX, monitor costs, approve service-related expenditures, and identify savings opportunities.
• •Manage vendors, contractors, service agreements, procurement activities, RFQ/RFP processes, and service performance reviews.
• •Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, health & safety, fire protection, security, and audit standards.
• •Coordinate audits, certifications, and compliance activities including TISAX and ISO standards, including documentation and follow-up actions.
• •Coordinate cross-functional alignment between site leadership, Global FM&RE, Procurement, EHS, Security, Finance, HR, vendors, and auditors to support effective facility operations and compliance.
• •Drive continuous improvement, process documentation, service harmonization, and support business continuity, logistics, and operational events.

What You Need

• •Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• •Minimum 10 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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.