Site Management Operations Lead

About the role

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is looking for a Site Management Operations Lead in Belgrade. The role is the operational owner of the company's facilities in the region, keeping sites safe, functional and running smoothly. It covers two buildings of about 40,000 sq ft supporting Day to Day, Projects, EHS and Security, including office spaces and R&D labs. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Global Facilities within the Finance Department and acts as the first point of contact for facilities needs at each site.

Key responsibilities

• Own day-to-day workplace and facilities operations: maintenance, janitorial, space management, office set-ups and moves, safety, vendor services, culinary, local projects, events and transportation.
• Run operational plans including preventative and reactive maintenance, SLAs, CMMS ticketing and emergency response, and execute SLA management between RVTech and Rivian.
• Support facilities leaders on strategic and financial (OpEx/CapEx) planning and coordinate new project requests.
• Steer lab management, monitor lab utilization, allocate space and ensure 5S compliance.
• Serve as the regional escalation point for facilities issues.
• Execute EHS and security programs, including risk assessments, incident management, vendor-supported security, emergency drills and regulatory compliance (OSHA in the US).
• Manage the regional vendor network, support competitive bidding and contract administration, and track regional OpEx/CapEx spend.
• Coordinate site strategy and capital planning, and provide direction to Site Managers in the region.

Required profile

• 5+ years of facilities management experience, including hands-on, multi-site operational ownership.
• Track record managing vendors, budgets and service level agreements.
• Willingness to travel across regional sites and respond to critical incidents off-hours.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire) and EHSS/regulatory requirements.
• CMMS software (Fexa, Archibus or similar) and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Preferred: experience with R&D/engineering-heavy facilities, familiarity with Rivian or VW Group standards, and certifications such as CFM, FMP or CSP.

Full-time positions may be eligible for a performance bonus and equity (RSUs), plus a benefits package that varies by country. External candidates apply through the company careers site.