Hard Services Manager

Hard Services Manager
Location: Gevena, Switzerland

We’re hiring a Hard Services Manager to lead asset lifecycle management across our Geneva and La Plaine sites—ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of all buildings, utilities, HVAC, and critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll oversee maintenance delivery under our IFM model, drive compliance with GREW and SHE standards, and strengthen asset risk management and resilience. You’ll also help shape long‑term capital planning, sustainability initiatives, and the deployment of smart FM technologies. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a technically strong, collaborative leader who thrives in a multinational environment and wants to influence the future of sites.

Your key responsibilities

•    Oversee the performance, compliance, and technical integrity of all buildings, infrastructure, HVAC and utility systems including engineering and maintenance services delivered under the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract.
•    Ensure service provider meets statutory requirements, and asset performance targets. 
•    Ensure hard services align with GREW operational, financial, and environmental objectives.
•    To lead asset lifecycle management implementation aligned with overall GREW asset lifecycle strategy. 
•    Contribute to lifecycle planning, capital works, and sustainability programs. 
•    Leverage the strengths and potential of a skilled external reporting team by engaging with internal clients, setting clear priorities, and ensuring integrated stakeholder management.

We bring

•    High impact work shaping our global footprint — with visibility to senior leaders
•    The chance to influence big decisions across a global, science led business
•    Projects that stretch you, grow your expertise, and broaden your perspective
•    A collaborative, supportive culture where people genuinely back each other
•    A front row seat to major portfolio moves — work on decisions that shape how and where we operate next
•    A place where your voice matters, and you're trusted to make things better
 

You bring

•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or in relevant technical field. Proven experience in hard services management in a multi-national environment including offices and labs. Minimum 10 years experience in a facilities management role. Budget management and cost control experience in OPEX and CAPEX.

•    Implementing Strategy: Utilize data to determine strategic direction and business benefits (tangible and intangible)

•    Collaboration: work effectively with peers, partners, and others who are not in the line of command

•    A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.

•    An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact ausing multiple sources of information to identify innovative thinking in the field of asset management to drive continuous improvement and benefit through the broader GREW organization.

•    Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”

•    A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams and functions.

•    Delivering Results - drive for improvement of business results and higher level of performance

About dsm-firmenich

 
 At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
 From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
 
 And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 
 
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

 
 At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
 
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
 
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you.
 
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
 
 
Agency statement 

 
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.