Associate Director, Integrated Facilities Management

Job Requirements The Associate Director, Integrated Facilities Management, will be responsible for providing guidance, oversight, and management of the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) program at the Elkton, VA site. He/she will work with cross-functional teams to effectively and safely operate and maintain designated buildings, site infrastructure and systems to support various site functions at a competitive cost. This role will be a highly-collaborative role with customers in EH&S, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and other global partner groups to drive compliance with the IFM contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAu2019s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIu2019s). The essential functions include and, are not limited to, the following: u2022 Provides direction and leadership for Site IFM initiative implementation and sustainability of processes u2022 Collaborate with external partners to deliver and support all mechanical and engineering needs of the facilities in accordance with the IFM scope of work. u2022 Ensure IFM Partner meets all contractual obligations including all service level agreements (SLA's) and key performance indicators (KPI's) u2022 Collaborate with IFM Partner to develop and ensure budget compliance for all IFM activities u2022 Prioritization of IFM initiatives to align with high level site strategic plans u2022 Collaborate and be the liaison between IFM provider and Merck internal customers in EH&S, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and other global partner groups. u2022 Develop Internal best practices to benchmark externally to the standards for the industry. u2022 Leverages relationships with key clients/customers/organizational leadership to ensure support of business needs and accomplishments of key objectives. u2022 Oversee and manage the Quality SOPs, CAPAs, QNs and QRA initiatives around IFM providers and program. u2022 Manage and oversee the siteu2019s access program. u2022 Manage the Plant Protection & Emergency Response teams and requirements around Security and Hazard Response for the site. u2022 Collaborate and strategize with Contractor Management Lead to ensure IFM contractors are complying with Corporate and Site requirements. Position Qualifications: Work Experience Education Minimum Requirement: u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree BA/BS preferably in Engineering, Maintenance or Facilities Management. Required Experience and Skills: u2022 Seven (7) or more years of Engineering/Maintenance/Facilities work experience. u2022 Computer skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), and operation of other peripheral devices. u2022 Understanding of finance and cash flow with respect to corporate purchasing. SAP experience processing purchase orders, payment requests, vendor add forms, as well as the capability to run reports within SAP. u2022 Client relationship management/networking. u2022 Documented experience as a strong performer in current and past positions. u2022 Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments. u2022 Program management skills with an understanding of strategic vision and significant attention to detail. u2022 Outstanding communication and people skills. u2022 Ability to think both critically, as well as communicate effectively, with a global audience. u2022 Experience with financial and budget tasks. u2022 Technical problem-solving abilities. u2022 Must demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and enthusiasm for customer service. u2022 Business ownership and personal accountability. u2022 Build teamwork and partnerships. Preferred Experience and Skills: u2022 Experience with external partner management. u2022 Experience in dealing with agencies and management of professionals outside of Merck. u2022 Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification, or equal experience in application. u2022 Professional designations including Professional Engineering License, PMP, CMRP or Change Management preferred. u2022 Knowledge and experience in management of projects and facilities. u2022 Site Services experience in the areas of Plant Protection, Lawn Maintenance, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, Emergency Response, Custodial support, Cafeteria services, Uniform services, Pest Control and the coordination of outside agencies that provide related services to the site. VETJOBS

Created: 2026-03-07