Julie Nichols

Reporting directly to the VP Global IT/Facilities Management, responsible for leading and developing best in class workplaces for offices and studios within the region including real estate portfolio management, project/construction management, physical security, and management of employees, consultants & suppliers.

Develop, manage & implement F&B strategy

Work closely with stakeholders to create and manage events

Develop, manage & implement sites relocation, closures, improvements, construction and design projects

Build relationships with stakeholders within the organization

Reporting directly to VP Global Facilities Management, responsible for leading and developing workplace teams both internal members and external suppliers for locations within Scandinavia, including IFS, real estate portfolio management, project/construction management, physical security, and management of engineering consultants/suppliers

Member of steering group for all capital projects, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, i.e. business leaders, legal, procurement, human resources, and marketing departments, to develop best in class workplaces

Financial control of regions' budgets and investments

As member of Global FM leadership team, create, implement and execute strategy, policies, and procedures relating to portfolio, workplace management, and IFS

Implement and develop ongoing program initiatives through communication and collaboration.

Maintain excellent working knowledge of industry trends and offer impeccable support to end-users.

Global Workplace Manager

Reported directly to the Vice President for Corporate Real Estate, developed and implemented global workplace concept

Managed workplace teams and global workplace projects

Managed procurement process and numerous suppliers/consultants, i.e. architects, project managers, engineers, workplace management services consultants

Overall financial management, focus on cost-saving initiates

Lead project management for capital projects (construction/workplace design) related to new acquisitions, renewals, and renovations globally

Liaise with stakeholders, designers, and builders to ensure adherence to workplace concepts, policies, project plans, budgets, and deadlines.

Real Estate Manager - Sweden

Managed owned and leased office facilities portfolio within Sweden. Managed procurement process and supplier management of facility-related contracts; including operational maintenance, engineering, and building efficiency projects. Financial control related to real estate and facility management. Negotiated new leases and renewals with external and internal landlords.

Reported directly to the Vice President for Global Corporate Real Estate, manage real estate portfolio for CGI locations in Europe.

Collaborated with business leaders, internal users groups, and external suppliers to provide support and service to business units regarding real estate/facility management strategy.

Financial control related to real estate and facility management. Identify cost-saving initiates with focus on optimization of workplaces

Lead workplace and data centers projects related to mergers and acquisitions, lease renewals, and renovations throughout the region.

Liaised with designers, builders, and engineers to ensure adherence to project plans, budgets, and deadlines.

Management of workspace support teams, including local IT support in Sweden and facility managers in European locations.

Created and planned employee and customer events, including large parties, trips, press events and board meetings.

Reporting directly to UNHCR's Regional Representative for the Nordic & Baltic Countries, managed and implemented the regions administrative policies and procedures, including financial reporting, HR administration, travel and general office management

Recruit, manage and train administrative employees and interns in UN financial/HR policy & procedures

Worked closely with administrative managers throughout Europe.

Voted member of UNHCR European HR Council