Expansion & Facility Manager

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

The Expansion & Facility Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of store openings and maintenance, ensuring compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency

THE JOURNEY

• Store Expansion & Compliance:
• Ensure full compliance with local laws and regulations for new store openings.
• Manage all authorizations, permits, and legal paperwork required to open and operate stores.
• Oversee and manage construction projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met

• Facility Management:
  • Serve as the primary contact for store managers regarding maintenance issues.
  • Coordinate and manage all maintenance and repair activities across the stores.
  • Source and negotiate with service providers to secure the best deals for repairs and maintenance while ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Project Management:
  • Lead projects from inception to completion, including paperwork, construction, and handover phases.
  • Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively in French and Arabic with all stakeholders, including government entities and service providers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations and project completion.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Proven experience in expansion, facility management, or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of local laws and compliance requirements for retail operations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills in French and Arabic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment with tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience managing construction and maintenance projects.
• Strong negotiation skills and cost management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail or dark store operations.
• Familiarity with local service providers and contractors

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 💪 Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!