STEPHEN A. BOLGER
BLOOMBERG L.P.
Stroudsburg,PA
30
Years of experience
Strategic Workplace Operations and Corporate Real Estate leader with 29 years of experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Technology, and Space Planning. Oversees facilities operations for a 2M+ square-foot corporate portfolio supporting over 13,000 employees. Expertise includes Integrated Facilities Management governance, budget oversight, workplace strategy, and capital project delivery, driving operational performance and scalable workplace solutions.
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager / Facilities Site Lead
3 Years 6 Months- Corporate Workplace Operations: Lead Bloomberg-side facilities operations across 919 Third Avenue and 120 Park Avenue, overseeing CBRE's outsourced Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services and maintaining accountability for operational performance, service quality, KPIs, governance, and alignment with business requirements.
- Financial & Budget Management: Oversee $70M+ in annual operating expenditures and approximately $23M in capital project and improvement expenditures; develop budgets and forecasts, present financial plans to senior leadership, analyze variances, and recommend resource allocation and spending adjustments.
- IFM Governance & Cost Optimization: Govern service delivery across 100+ service providers through performance metrics, contract management, and vendor reviews. Delivered $2M–$3M in recurring annual operating savings through contract negotiations, service optimization, staffing alignment, and performance-driven vendor management.
- Building Infrastructure & Operational Continuity: Coordinate with landlord management, engineering teams, and technical specialists to maintain MEP infrastructure, building systems reliability, preventive maintenance, security integration, and capital improvements. Oversee operational coordination of passenger elevator banks, escalators, traffic management, and dispatch and skip-stop programming to support employee circulation, occupancy demands, and business continuity.
- Workplace Strategy & Cross-Functional Delivery: Align facilities services, maintenance programs, space planning, and workplace requirements with business needs. Partner with internal stakeholders, building management, and technical teams to coordinate operational improvements and capital initiatives while maintaining workplace standards and service continuity.
Facilities Business Relationship Management
11 Months- Served as a strategic liaison between Facilities Management and internal business stakeholders, aligning workplace requirements, operational priorities, and service delivery with broader business objectives. Collaborated cross-functionally with Corporate Real Estate, Capital Projects, Workplace Technology, Security, and other business partners to support workplace planning, capital initiatives, financial stewardship, and operational continuity while enhancing service delivery and the employee experience.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Facilities Manager / Team Leader
1 Year 1 Month- Participated in the transition from an internally managed facilities operation to an outsourced Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operating model, supporting service integration, operational alignment, and vendor governance to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Directed facilities operations, aligning maintenance, safety, and vendor activities with organizational requirements.
Facilities Management Leadership
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated facilities operations, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and integrated workplace service delivery to maintain operational excellence, service quality, and alignment with business requirements across Bloomberg corporate workplace environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while providing employee oversight, performance management, and professional development, including conducting performance evaluations and supporting individual accountability and organizational objectives.
Facilities Manager & Space Management
7 Years- Space Planning & Occupancy Strategy: Developed portfolio-wide stacking plans to support departmental reorganizations, headcount growth, office expansions, and future occupancy requirements; presented recommendations to business stakeholders and coordinated approximately 15,000 employee moves annually while maintaining workplace continuity.
- Facilities Operations & Service Delivery: Coordinated vendors, contractors, and service agreements; managed maintenance budgets, procurement, inventory, and work order prioritization to support operational efficiency and timely service resolution.
HRIS Specialist
5 Years 9 Months- HR Technology & Solutions Integration: Led the sourcing, evaluation, and integration of third-party HR solutions, digitizing applicant tracking, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, and global background screening, including new Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and the Bloomberg Compensation Manager System (BCOS).
- Enterprise Systems Integration & Process Optimization: Led API integration between PeopleSoft and external accounting services, eliminating paper-based exchanges and partnering on payroll process improvements that reduced financial close from 12 days to 3 days (75%). Coordinated requirements, vendor engagement, testing, implementation, change management, and HCM integration support for acquisitions.
- Business Analysis & Project Lifecycle Management: Partnered with HR leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology solutions, manage implementation lifecycles, document business processes, develop training materials, and improve HR service delivery and system adoption.
Workplace Project Management & Leadership
5 Years 1 Month- Project Team Leadership & Performance Management: Led a team of six Technology Project Managers, overseeing project delivery, performance management, KPI tracking, and periodic performance reviews to maintain accountability and execution standards.
- Technology Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement: Advanced workplace technology initiatives across hardware, software, and network infrastructure to enhance technology capabilities, operational efficiency, and service reliability.
- Business Partnership & Technology Delivery: Partnered with business leaders to prioritize and implement strategic technology improvements, coordinating project execution to minimize disruption to day-to-day business operations and maintain business continuity.
Workplace Regional Project Management
3 Years 1 Month- Workplace Technology & Migration Management: Supported technology project delivery for Bloomberg's 731 Lexington Avenue headquarters development and employee migration program, contributing to the relocation of approximately 6,000 employees while maintaining business continuity.
- Technology Requirements & Infrastructure Planning: Coordinated technical assessments of departmental hardware, software, and network infrastructure using remote discovery tools and technical resources to document requirements and support infrastructure replication, deployment, and readiness for the new corporate office environment.
Workplace Desktop & Service Desk Leadership
1 Year- Led desktop support and service desk technicians delivering end-user technology support to approximately 5,000 employees, including business leaders and corporate functions, ensuring reliable workplace technology services and timely incident resolution.
- Managed service delivery performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), overseeing technician and service desk agent responsiveness, incident resolution, service quality, and adherence to established support standards
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Workplace Desktop Technician
2 Years- Diagnosed hardware, software, and network issues across desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
- Installed, configured, and upgraded operating systems, applications, and device drivers.
- Resolved service desk tickets while maintaining accurate documentation and asset records.
- Performed workstation imaging, deployment, and routine maintenance for end users.
Skills
Corporate Workplace & Facilities Operations
Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Governance
Financial & Budget Management
Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Strategy
Capital Project & Construction Governance
Executive Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- 29+ YEARS Leadership Experience
- 2M+ SF Corporate Portfolio
- 13,000+ Employees Supported
- $70M+ Annual Operating Spend
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Space & Vertical Transportation Strategy: Employee circulation planning, elevator traffic strategies, building-floor stop configurations, workplace design input, and coordination with base-building and capital stakeholders.
- AI & Digital Tools: Apply AI applications and digital tools to support workflow improvement, information synthesis, productivity, and operational service delivery.
CAPITAL EXPANSION & WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATION
- PH4 | $150M+ capital program: Helped determine expansion floor requirements based on projected workforce growth, then served as a key Facilities stakeholder through design, construction, operational readiness, and go-live for six additional floors and approximately 1,200 workstations. Coordinated layouts, pantries, collaboration spaces, and MEP infrastructure while maintaining business continuity.
- PH5 | $150M+ capital program: Supported delivery of five workplace floors and approximately 1,100 workstations, including an amenity floor with a 165-person multipurpose room, pantry, dining, and collaboration areas. Coordinated Facilities readiness and transition from construction to active operations.
- PH6 | Design completed; build-out on hold: Contributed Facilities requirements during design for approximately 4.5 planned floors and 1,100 workstations, including a new workplace desk system, employee amenities, and supporting infrastructure.
- Developed construction governance SOPs for work on occupied floors, setting expectations for containment, safety, security, noise, business continuity, contractor accountability, and operational turnover.
Personal Information
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my spouse, staying connected with family members who live farther away, playing golf, and watching sports and movies.
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager / Facilities Site Lead
BLOOMBERG L.P.
04.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Facilities Business Relationship Management
Bloomberg LP
04.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Facilities Manager / Team Leader
Bloomberg LP
05.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Facilities Management Leadership
Bloomberg LP
02.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Facilities Manager & Space Management
Bloomberg LP
03.2013 - 03.2020Read More
HRIS Specialist
Bloomberg LP
10.2007 - 07.2013Read More
Workplace Project Management & Leadership
Bloomberg LP
01.2002 - 02.2007Read More
Workplace Regional Project Management
Bloomberg LP
01.2000 - 02.2003Read More
Workplace Desktop & Service Desk Leadership
Bloomberg LP
01.1999 - 01.2000Read More
Workplace Desktop Technician
Bloomberg LP
01.1997 - 01.1999Read More