Facilities Coordinator

Job description / Role

About the role

As a facility coordinator you will make an impact by coordinating on tactical level the facility/workplace operations for the locations Cognizant has in Middle East by managing the performance of our facilities management supplier. Additionally, you will be responsible for all tactical services required to ensure that we provide a safe, pleasant, efficient and healthy work environment combined with the best hospitality for our visitors. You will be a valued member of the facilities team and work collaboratively with suppliers and key stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Enable the facilities team to deliver a state of the art service
• Ensure compliance to legal, regulatory, customer and certification requirements
• Strive for best in class for supplier base, performance and visitor journey experience
• Support hospitality & events
• Provide business continuity support

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2/3 days a week in our Cognizant office in Riyadh. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Understanding of ISO 14001/45001/27001
• Demonstrable contract and vendor management experience
• Budgeting experience
• Previous professional experience in facility management (at least 2 years)
• Communications in both local language and English

These will help you stand out

• Strong planner
• Sound understanding of IT, computing, software adaptability
• Strong people interaction and customer service skills

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.