Property and Studio Development Manager

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