Director of Facilities & General Affairs, APAC

Responsibilities

• Regional Facilities Leadership
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all facilities activities across APAC sites (offices, R&D, manufacturing-related offices, and other locations)
• Develop and execute regional facilities strategies aligned with global policies and business objectives
• Act as the regional point of contact for facilities-related decision-making and escalation
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Oversee day-to-day facilities management, including building operations, maintenance, security, cleaning, catering, and vendor services
• Ensure consistent service levels and operational excellence across all APAC locations
• Drive standardization of processes, contracts, and service models across the region
• Workplace Strategy & Projects
• Lead office openings, closures, consolidations, relocations, and expansions
• Manage workplace-related capital projects, including fit-outs, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades
• Support workplace strategy initiatives such as back-to-office programs, hybrid working environments, and space optimization
• Financial & Vendor Management
• Own and manage the APAC facilities budget (Opex and Capex), including forecasting and cost control
• Lead vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining required service quality and compliance
• Compliance, Employee Health & Safety and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and global EHS standards
• Partner with EHS teams to manage workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation
• Oversee audit readiness and corrective actions related to facilities and workplace compliance
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a key business partner to HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Procurement, and site leaders
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on regional facilities status, risks, and initiatives
• Support talent growth, engagement, and productivity through effective workplace solutions
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high-tech industries
• Familiarity with APAC regulatory environments and cultural differences
• Experience leading regional or global transformation initiatives (e.g., workplace strategy, BTO, cost optimization)
• Professional certifications related to facilities management (e.g., IFMA, RICS, PMP) are a plus
• Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Leadership and team development
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a global matrix organization
• At Renesas, you can:
• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people's lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
• Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
• Join Renesas. Let's Shape the Future together.

Benefits

Additional Information

The Director, Facilities & GA - APAC is responsible for leading and managing all facilities and workplace operations across the Asia-Pacific region except Japan and reporting to the General Affairs Global Head. This role ensures safe, compliant, cost-effective, and scalable facilities operations that support business growth, workforce needs, and corporate standards, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, IT, EHS, and regional/site leadership.

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