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Manager, Global Facilities

Job in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60018, USA
Listing for: Life Fitness
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Property Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

The Manager, Global Facilities is responsible for driving global facilities strategy for Life Fitness / Hammer Strength with a strong focus on operational oversight, risk management and lease administration across our locations worldwide. This role supports corporate offices, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, product development and engineering sites, ensuring facilities are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs. In partnership with regional and functional leaders, this position ensures facilities are safe, operationally effective, financially disciplined, and aligned with company standards.

As Manager, Global Facilities, you will:

* Serve as the primary owner of the global real estate portfolio, including lease administration, renewals, tracking critical dates, and managing landlord relationships.

* Lead global facilities risk management efforts, partnering with insurance providers to assess facility risks and coordinate required improvements across sites.

* Act as the central point of contact for landlords and brokers/realtors, supporting expansions, renewals, and new site identification in partnership with leadership.

* Build and maintain a global network of facility vendors and resources, particularly across international sales offices, ensuring readiness to address local facility needs.

* Partner with country and site leaders to assess facility needs, resolve issues, and support ongoing operations across global locations.

* Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting to provide leadership visibility into lease status, market conditions, and overall facilities performance.

* Own and improve facilities processes in ambiguous environments, creating structure, consistency, and clarity across global operations.

* Oversee mailroom operations and staff across Rosemont and Schaumburg, ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations.

* Provide ownership of office space planning and workplace coordination (e.g., layout, workspace utilization, vendor coordination), partnering with HR and IT.

* Ensure facilities maintain appropriate safety systems and compliance standards and practices.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for:

* 7+ years of experience in facilities, real estate, or corporate services within a multi-site or global environment.

* Strong experience in facilities risk management and/or insurance-driven environments preferred.

* Proven experience managing lease portfolios, landlord relationships, and real estate coordination.

* Experience operating in ambiguity, particularly within a global environment, with the ability to build processes and create structure from the ground up.

* Ability to partner directly with executive leadership and operate with a high degree of independence.

* Strong business judgment with the ability to balance risk, cost, and operational needs.

* Experience managing vendors and external partners across multiple regions.

* People leadership experience, including oversight of small operational teams (e.g., mailroom or facilities support staff).

* Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.

Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process.

If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience…
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