Regional Head of Construction & Facilities Southern Hemisphere

At H&M Group, we are here to inspire people around the world to express their personality through fashion and design by making a more sustainable lifestyle exciting and accessible for everyone – regardless of style or budget. To get there, we have set the 2030 Goals for People, Planet and Growth, ensuring that we can continue leading our industry towards a sustainable future and creating long-term profitable growth. In the coming years we focus on elevating the full H&M experience in the eyes of the consumers through Product, Experience and Brand, guided by our Brand Plan. Do you want to be part of making us succeed? 

 

Region Southern Hemisphere currently consists of Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. We are taking next steps to accelerate towards our direction by reshaping our operations. To achieve our ambitions, deliver on our goals and create value for our customers, our colleagues play a key role. With clarified roles and responsibilities, we continue to execute with speed and adapt to the changes in the world around us.  

As the Regional Construction & Facilities (C&F) Manager, you will lead and inspire C&F teams across the region, driving strategic direction and operational excellence.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the regional strategy, ensuring high performance, and delivering strong business cases across all construction and facilities activities.

Your leadership will directly contribute to creating exceptional customer experiences in our stores, while supporting market teams to achieve ambitious goals in a sustainable, cost-effective, and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop high-performing regional C&F teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement short- and long-term strategic goals aligned with expansion plans and historical performance.
• Ensure regional strategies are embedded in procurement and sustainability initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with market teams to set SMART targets and ensure effective execution.
• Oversee planning and delivery of weekly, quarterly, and annual activities.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the right quality and safety standards.
• Drive compliance and sustainability across all construction and facilities operations.

Business Performance

• Provide expert input on budgets, timelines, value engineering, and risk management.
• Support and challenge markets during budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Contribute to market entry strategies, including support for new markets such as Brazil and Paraguay.

Who You Are

• You are autonomous and handle problems with creativity while maintaining a good balance between long and short-term planning.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a strong sense of ownership.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.

What You Bring

• Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Business Administration. 

• Have a good understanding about technical installations (such as HVAC, Fire Safety systems, electrical installations etc.), procurement, health & safety, facility or construction management techniques. 

• Any certificate within the C&F field is meriting. 

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience from Facility Management, Construction and/or Real Estate, preferably within the retail industry. 

• Experience from managing a team. 

• Experience from working in an international, matrix organization with several stakeholders and seniority levels. 

Being part of our omni journey means there is not one clear path. We ask of you to be open to change and take part in creating an organization for the future. We’re looking for open-minded team players who are curious, forward-thinking, and ready to challenge the status quo. If you’re passionate about driving results, working toward ambitious goals, and bringing your full self to the table—this is your moment

This is a full-time position and based in Stockholm, Sweden. You will report to the Head of Expansion for Region Southern Hemisphere.   

If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application latest August 15th, 2025. 

H&M is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.  

We look forward to receiving your application!