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The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a candidate to join the Office of the OC as a Manager in Hyderabad, India. The DESIS Operating Committee (OC) serves as the leadership entity of the firm. The OC's office (OCO) ensures that the OC functions smoothly and productively, orchestrates significant projects across the firm, and adds value by embracing standardization, simplification, and automation. It also advocates for enduring, data-oriented strategies to enhance DESIS. Moreover, OCO aids in strategic decision-making and initiatives throughout DESIS, encouraging an environment where empirical practices and constant learning prevail to foster innovation and operational effectiveness. The Manager – Real Estate and Facilities Planning in the OCO will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s office space across multiple locations. This role entails strategic planning, project management, and regular interaction with various business units to ensure effective utilization of office spaces and to meet the growing needs of the organization. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: You will report to the Chief of Staff to the OC and be responsible for various aspects of project management, space planning, and stakeholder management. You will lead the planning and execution of DESIS’ future office space projects, developing and managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion. Additionally, you will analyze commercial proposals and contracts from vendors, integrating this information into the project’s budget model. Regularly tracking headcount forecasts and office utilization rates will help you anticipate and plan for future space requirements, including seasonal demand. You will ensure optimal allocation of office spaces, cabins, and seats among business units, setting guidelines and monitoring deviations from the plan while producing countermeasures as needed. You will be expected to engage in effective communication and alignment on office space planning with Administration, Legal, Finance, Business Unit Chiefs of Staff, and business team leads. You will also engage with real estate consultants, aggregators, and vendors, managing relationships and negotiations to secure favorable terms. Furthermore, you will work closely with the Administration and business teams to oversee the rightful allocation and utilization of seats and office spaces, developing and implementing strategies to manage space usage more efficiently. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification 8-12 years of experience in project or program management within Administrative or similar operations roles, with demonstrated success in handling office space projects either internally or as an external consultant Professional certifications or equivalent proven experience in competencies such as PMP, Business Process Modelling, and Lean Six Sigma Proficiency in project management tools, service management tools, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills Experience in project-specific budget planning (modelling) Robust background in real estate, facilities management, and project management Preferred qualifications: An MBA degree Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Linkedin/MgrWrkspcPlanOCJan25 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers. Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less
