Head of Operations_Project Management office

As the Head of Operations for our premier luxury property developer client's new back-office project management centre in Bengaluru, India, you will play a crucial role in spearheading the performance of the Bengaluru center to align with global standards and strategic objectives set by the Dubai-based headquarters. With 8-12 years of experience in center operations, engineering support, or related fields, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, cost management, HR oversight, governance, compliance, liaison with global offices, and vendor & facility management. Your key responsibilities will include establishing and implementing operational processes that align with global standards, acting as the primary liaison between Dubai HQ and the Bengaluru office, leading core functions such as Engineering Audit & Cost Control, IT Technical Support, Financial Audit, HR & Admin, and Labor Coordination, driving cost optimization and efficient resource utilization, overseeing engineering audit activities, implementing best practices in digital construction, project auditing, and model-based workflows, managing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, retention, and employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with real estate regulations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, coordinating with senior leadership and project stakeholders across geographies, and overseeing vendor relationships and facility management for business continuity. To excel in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Your experience should demonstrate a proven track record in technical workforce planning, global coordination, resource allocation for large-scale projects, understanding of BIM, cost control, budgeting, profitability tracking, and operational governance, as well as excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams effectively. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of an exciting growth phase and shape the future of real estate in one of India's most vibrant cities by leading from the front and aligning local operations with global standards and strategic direction from the Dubai-based headquarters.,