Senior General Manager_Head For Facility Management - IN

Position Overview

This position is responsible for shaping and executing a long-range real estate strategy that directly supports the organization s growth, operational efficiency, and transformation by steering strategic planning, operational execution, stakeholder engagement, and innovation initiatives. This role requires an enterprise-mindset with a deep understanding of regional dynamics, cross-cultural fluency, and a consistent track record of driving transformation through people, process, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

Define and execute real estate and facility management strategy for ROIN (excluding BGSW & BSH) & SAARC, aligned with global organizational priorities and regional business needs. Serve as the principal advisor on all real estate matters, shaping executive-level decisions and guiding leadership on strategic investments, expansions, and transformations. Champion a performance culture rooted in innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facility operations and real estate functions.

Portfolio Strategy & Asset Optimization

Lead long-term planning and portfolio optimization efforts including local and regional strategy (Masterplanning), asset utilization, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals in collaboration with respective GR departments. Oversee full lifecycle management of real estate assets from acquisition, development, and operations to disposition maximizing value creation and ROI. Drive regional master planning and country-specific strategies across industrial, commercial, and residential real estate assets in collaboration with respective GR departments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

Act as the senior representative with government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry forums, and business partners to secure approvals, manage compliance, and ensure favorable outcomes. Cultivate trusted partnerships with business unit heads, regional CEOs, and global stakeholders to ensure real estate decisions are integrated with broader business strategies. Maintain strong relationships with senior bureaucrats and key political stakeholders to facilitate project realization and policy alignment.

Digital Enablement & Innovation

Lead the digital transformation of the real estate function through the adoption of smart technologies such as digital twins, BIM, IoT, and integrated facility management platforms in collaboration with respective GR departments. Ensure the development of robust digital architecture in alignment with global frameworks, driving efficiency, intelligence, and automation in operations. Promote a culture of digital fluency and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the built environment.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Inspire, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team; empower leadership at all levels with clarity of purpose and accountability. Build a strong talent pipeline through succession planning, mentoring, and targeted development programs. Embed a culture of collaboration, agility, and performance to deliver on current mandates while preparing the organization for future growth.

Risk, Compliance & Resilience

Ensure full regulatory compliance across all projects and operations, including EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards, statutory approvals, and company policies. Establish and maintain robust risk management frameworks covering physical security, asset protection, environmental risks, and crisis preparedness. Oversee physical and site security strategies in alignment with corporate and regional risk mitigation protocols.

Operational Business & Project/Measure Performance

Ensure site assessment in alignment with priorities and legal topics Ensure operational business, maintenance, measures and projects in time, cost, quality and safety Ensure the region, cluster and location are performing in measures and projects, compliant with legal and GR requirements

Educational Background:

Bachelor s in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline. Master s degree in Business, Project Management, or Real Estate preferred.