VP - Facility Management

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all facilities functions for the Chennai site, covering technical setups, soft services, cafeteria operations, events, transport, and environmental sustainability.
• Drive strategic partnerships and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, regulatory authorities, and leadership teams.
• Ensure operational excellence, proactive maintenance, energy efficiency, and the highest standards of employee experience across facilities.
• Implement and track sustainability programs aligned with organizational goals (energy management, waste management, green certifications, etc.).
• Establish, monitor, and drive operational controls with a strong focus on compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to internal standards and policies.
• Oversee crisis management, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance across all facility services.
• Manage budgets, cost optimization, vendor contracts, and project rollouts without compromising on quality and safety.
• Analyze operational data and financial metrics to drive insights, efficiency improvements, and report effectively to senior leadership.
• Prepare high-quality, impactful presentations and dashboards for leadership reviews and strategic decision-making.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Innovate solutions for modern workspace experiences, employee satisfaction, and operational scalability.
• Promote and actively drive diversity and inclusion within the facilities team and across vendor partnerships.
• Spearhead initiatives on food quality, food safety, and employee well-being through caf and dining operations.

1. Strategic Thinking
2. Leadership and team development
3. Problem solving and decision making
4. Stakeholder management
5. Clint Centricity
6. Change Management
7. Resilience and Accountability

Technical Competencies:

1. Facilities operations expertise
2. Financial Acumen
3. ESG, EHS, and Statutory compliance (local/ state/ national)
4. Workplace and Space Management

• 12+ yrs of relevant exp with a proven track record of leadership in complex, large-scale operations.
• Strong expertise in managing diverse portfolios incl cafeteria, transport, technical setups, and events.
• Proven excellence in operational governance, compliance, internal controls, and audit preparedness.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing large budgets and vendor contracts.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a focus on employee-centric outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail, especially around metrics, KPIs, compliance dashboards, and reporting for leadership visibility.
• Establish, monitor, and drive operational controls with a strong focus on compliance.