David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading global company operating live game studios that is seeking to onboard a Property & Studio Development (PSD) Manager to join their team in Cebu.
The successful candidate will lead all property, facility, technical and project operations across the Asia region (currently the Philippines and Taiwan), keeping day-to-day operations stable and cost-efficient while acting as the single accountable Project Manager for opening new game tables and expanding studio capacity.
Position: Property & Studio Development Manager
Location: Cebu, Philippilnes
Work model: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the office, facility, technical and project teams across Asia, covering hiring, training, performance reviews and cover plans
Own the OPEX and CAPEX budgets, the regional business plan and OKR delivery, with monthly variance reporting
Manage all leased and owned properties, including leases, landlords, maintenance, inspections, vendors against SLAs and business continuity (power, cooling, fire safety)
Keep the regional list of fit-outs, renovations, relocations and upgrades, each with priority, budget, timeline and owner
Write business cases and CAPEX requests, then track cost, schedule, quality, risks and changes
Manage contractors, tendering and site supervision, making sure health and safety and permits are in place
Report weekly to stakeholders and monthly to the PMO
Check site feasibility, build the plan and secure budget approval
Coordinate design, run supplier tenders and manage the fit-out contractors
Oversee installation, testing and test streams, then hand over to Operations with full documentation
Support the first weeks after go-live and run a post-launch review
REQUIREMENTS:
10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a managerial role
Proven track record of delivering fit-out, construction or technical installation projects on time and on budget, preferably across several countries
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, facility management, IT, broadcasting or a related field
Solid understanding of building services (power, HVAC, fire safety, lighting and low-current systems)
Strong budget planning, cost control and contractor management skills
Full professional proficiency in English
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cultures, time zones and remote teams
Accurate, detail-oriented and proactive, with tact and discretion with confidential information
Based in Cebu and willing to travel frequently across Asia
Advantages
3+ years in live studio, broadcast or multi-site facility operations
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA or equivalent)
Master’s degree
Knowledge of regional languages