Lead - Facilities Operations (T1)

About Business

Adani Group

: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited

: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose:

Lead - Facilities Operations is responsible for the support in strategic planning, management, and optimization of airport facilities. This role encompasses developing long-term strategies, implementing sustainable practices, leveraging technology, and ensuring preparedness for emergencies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Facility Operations Planning:

Develops long-term facilities plans aligned with the airport's strategic goals & conducts feasibility studies for new facilities and expansions.Oversees facility space utilization and optimization to maximize efficiency and passenger experience.

Facility Maintenance

Ensure all facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality.Directly supervises the maintenance team, schedules work, and assigns tasks related to repairs and preventive maintenance.

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and ensure that all processes, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions comply with regulatory guidelines and environmental regulations.Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess adherence to established protocols, ensuring a consistent focus on enhancing customer experience.

Emergency Preparedness

Develops and maintains comprehensive emergency response plans for facility-related incidents & conducts regular emergency drills and training.Ensures coordination with other departments for effective emergency response.

Vendor Evaluation And Management

Manages relationships with external facility service providers and contractors & ensures compliance with contracts and service level agreements.Conducts vendor performance evaluations and selects qualified vendors based on quality and cost-effectiveness.

Performance Measurement And Reporting

Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) for facilities operations & collects and analyzes data to measure performance and identify improvement areas.Prepares regular reports on facility performance and presents findings to management.

Stakeholder And Customer Collaboration

Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders & represents the facilities department in cross-functional teams.Collaborates with other departments to ensure seamless facility operations and support.Support initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience within airport facilities by ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of designated areas. Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely response to service requests and assist in gathering feedback to identify improvement opportunities aligned with customer expectations.

Team Leadership And Development

Supervises and manages the facility operations team, ensuring high levels of employee engagement and discipline.Leads and motivates the facility operations team to achieve operational excellence & builds a high-performing team through training and development.

Digital Mindset

Evaluates and implements new technologies and process Improvement ideas to improve facility management efficiency & leverages technology to enhance facility performance and maintenance.Develops and implements digital solutions for facility management tasks.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Head - Terminal OperationsFinance DepartmentHR DepartmentIT DepartmentProcurement DepartmentSecurity DepartmentMaintenance TeamQuality AssuranceSafetyEnvironmentLandsideHelpdesk PlanningCorporate affairsCorporate communication

Key Stakeholders - External

Facility Management CompaniesEquipment SuppliersMaintenance ContractorsGovernment Regulatory BodiesAirport Authority of India (AAI)Waste Management CompaniesSecurity AgenciesUtilities Providers

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Facility Management, or a related field is essential.Master’s Degree in Facilities Management or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Work Experience

10+ years of experience in facility management or a related field, with a strong focus on managing large-scale facilities.