Senior Manager Building & Facilities

Job Title Senior Manager Building & Facilities

Business Environment

The Building and Facilities Manager is responsible for the operational and strategic management of Amadeus’ key office locations in France, covering approximately 75,000 m² across the Alpes-Maritimes, Paris region and Strasburg. The role ensures safe, efficient, sustainable and high-performing workplaces that meet Amadeus standards. It focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, optimising costs and supporting employee satisfaction and experience.

Main Responsibilities

1. Facilities and Infrastructure Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for buildings, technical installations and shared spaces.
• Ensure the reliability, safety and operational performance of site infrastructure.
• Lead space planning, refurbishment, renovation and workplace optimisation projects.
• Lead energy optimisation and environmental performance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, accessibility, environmental and building regulations.
• Support business continuity planning and facilities-related risk management activities.

2. Team Leadership and Management

• Lead multidisciplinary internal teams, through their respective managers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Set objectives, monitor performance and support the professional development of managers.
• Promote effective communication and alignment across teams and sites.

3. External Partner and Contract Management

• Manage relationships with external service providers, including cleaning, security, catering, landscaping, maintenance and construction partners.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure appropriate commercial and operational outcomes.
• Monitor service-level agreements, key performance indicators and contractual commitments.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement plans when required.
• Ensure that suppliers comply with company policies, safety requirements and sustainability standards.

4. Budget Management and Reporting

• Develop, manage and monitor the annual facilities budget.
• Identify cost-optimisation opportunities while maintaining service quality and employee satisfaction.
• Produce regular reports on operating costs, service performance, compliance and project progress.
• Provide data-based recommendations to support facilities investment decisions and workplace strategy.

The Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in facilities management, property management or workplace services within a complex, multi-site environment.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in an international and matrix organisation.
• Strong experience managing stakeholders, external providers, service contracts and supplier performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex facilities projects, including renovations, workplace transformations and infrastructure improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment standards and building regulations.
• Strong collaborative leadership and team-development skills.
• Budget-management and reporting capabilities.
• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building or Construction, Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent French and English.

What we can offer you

? A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. ? A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. ? Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions. ? A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. ? A diverse and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment. ? A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees. Diversity & Inclusion Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law. Be aware of recruitment scams Amadeus Group never charges fees, requests payment, or asks for financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated solely through official Amadeus channels, including our careers website. Any payment request or outreach via unofficial platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) should be treated as fraudulent.