Director of Facilities & General Affairs, APAC

Job Description

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’

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.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our  Diversity & Inclusion Statement .