Looking for a seasoned professional for Facilities & Property Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for a large, geographically distributed portfolio of corporate facilities across multiple cities. This role owns the end to end facilities management ecosystem to include Engineering, Soft Services, Cafeteria, Space Management, Transport operations and allied services related to those. The role is also responsible to ensuring safe, complaint, cost effective, and employee centric workplaces while aligning with broader organizational, ESG, and business objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

- Proven experience managing multi city or multi state operations.

- Strong knowledge of engineering systems, safety regulations, statutory compliance, and FM best practices.

- Demonstrated capability in budget ownership, cost optimization, and vendor governance.

- Experience working in large corporates, MNCs, BFSI, IT/ITES, or similarly complex environments preferred.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline

- Executive presence and stakeholder influence

- Commercial and financial acumen

- Risk management and compliance orientation

- Change management and transformation leadership

- Strong people leadership and talent development skills

Education & Certifications (Preferred):

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field

- MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Operations, Real Estate, or General Management (preferred)

- Certifications such as CoreNet, IFMA, RICS, PMP, NEBOSH, or equivalent (desirable)

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage Facility Operations:

- Lead facilities management operations across multiple cities and large campuses, ensuring consistency of service delivery while allowing for local regulatory and cultural nuances.

- Own the full spectrum of FM services, including:

- Engineering & hard services (MEP, HVAC, BMS, critical systems)

- Soft services (housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control & mail room)

- Food services & cafeteria operations

- Transport & mobility services

- Space planning, occupancy management, and churn management

- Workplace amenities and employee experience programs

- Establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) across all sites.

Strategic Planning & Governance:

- Develop and execute a multi year facilities strategy aligned with business growth, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and workplace transformation goals.

- Define and implement standardized operating models, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the portfolio.

- Partner with Real Estate, HR, Finance, IT, Security, and Business Leadership to support expansion, consolidation, and workplace modernization initiatives.

Financial & Commercial Planning and Management:

- Own annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for facilities across the portfolio.

- Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety, compliance, or employee experience.

- Lead commercial negotiations, vendor contracts, RFPs, and renewals to ensure best in class service and value.

- Track financial performance, forecast spending and manage variances proactively.

Manage Vendors & Partners:

- Build and manage a robust ecosystem of strategic FM partners and service providers across cities.

- Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, statutory requirements, and organizational policies.

- Conduct regular performance reviews, audits, and governance meetings with key vendors.

Compliance, Risk & Safety:

- Ensure full compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and code requirements across all locations.

- Oversee workplace safety programs, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risks related to facilities operations.

Employee Experience & Workplace Excellence Initiatives:

- Champion a people centric workplace philosophy, enhancing employee experience through safe, functional, and engaging work environments.

- Lead initiatives related to amenities, wellness, accessibility, and inclusive workplace design.

- Use data, feedback, and benchmarks to continuously improve workplace satisfaction and productivity.

Sustainability & ESG:

- Drive sustainability initiatives include energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, and green building practices.

- Support organizational ESG goals, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability reporting requirements.