Manager Facilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager you will join our Global Real Estate and Site Services team at ID Quantique in Geneva. The team is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and well-maintained working environments that support the development of world-leading quantum technologies. As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the operational and infrastructural management of our Geneva headquarters, production facility and a satellite office in Lausanne. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring both strong facilities management expertise and the willingness to tackle practical maintenance tasks where appropriate. Working within a fast-paced, international environment, you will lead local facilities operations, manage external contractors and ensure our sites remain safe, compliant and operational at all times.

Responsibilities

Lead facilities operations across three Swiss locations; Drive operational excellence through preventative maintenance, contractor management, budgeting, health and safety, physical security and continuous improvement; Manage and develop the local facilities team while building strong relationships with employees, suppliers and stakeholders; Coordinate day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance activities, vendors, projects, access control and physical security; Ensure all sites comply with Swiss regulations and IonQ policies; Carry out minor repairs and respond to operational issues; Manage maintenance programmes, facilities requests, contractor performance, site inspections, minor refurbishment projects, budgets, purchasing and facilities administration; Own physical security, access control, emergency procedures, occupational health and safety (KOPAS), regulatory compliance and business continuity; Lead, coach and support the local facilities team

Requirements

At least five years' experience in facilities management or operations; Technical background and formal qualifications in Facilities Management, building services or a related discipline; Fluent English and French; Experience managing facilities within industrial, manufacturing, laboratory or other technical environments, including preventative maintenance, contractor management, budgeting, compliance and health and safety; Strong organisational, communication and IT skills; Hands-on approach; Experience using facilities management software; Valid Category B driving licence

Nice to have

German language skills; Experience within technology, research or life sciences organisations; Knowledge of access control or CCTV systems; Previous experience supervising facilities or support staff and developing high-performing teams; Collaborative, customer-focused approach with flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing operational priorities

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Matching 401(k); Unlimited PTO and paid holidays; Parental/adoption leave; Legal insurance; Home technology stipend