Facilities Manager

As a Facilities Manager for Apple's retail stores across DACH, you will be instrumental in ensuring they operate as outstanding spaces, consistently delivering high-quality environments for our customers and teams. This role requires a proactive leader with a proven track record in facilities management, capable of overseeing all aspects of store maintenance, operations, and strategic improvements across a dynamic retail portfolio. You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, lead vendor relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to uphold Apple's high standards of quality and design. Minimum Qualifications Extensive experience in facilities management, with a demonstrated focus on delivering and/or maintaining outstanding retail stores or workplaces. Significant expertise in the upkeep and function of buildings, including complex building systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, plumbing, controls, fire-alarm). Expertise in the planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and execution of a wide range of technical services (e.g., cleaning, landscaping, flooring, lighting, furniture, warehousing, pest control, interior plants, and call-center services). Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create and closely monitor comprehensive Preventative Maintenance plans. Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with facility operation teams, utility companies, government agencies, architectural & design firms, and general contracting firms. Proven communication and supervisory skills, with experience working effectively across various levels of an organization. Ability to professionally and positively support internal stakeholders and resolve service related inquiries. Ability to balance operational risk and investment trade-offs, consistently seeking the highest quality and design at the best value. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting accurately and efficiently. Ability to travel extensively within DACH and to other locations as needed, including overnight stays. Fluency in English language. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience. Fluency in German language