Facilities Director - Pan India

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    We are seeking an exceptional Facilities Management leader to oversee our extensive Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations across India, encompassing 400-500 retail branches and around 15 major offices. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on expertise to manage this diverse portfolio, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data analytics, and sustainable practices to drive operational excellence and enhance user experiences across all facilities.

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive IFM strategies aligned with organizational objectives for a geographically dispersed portfolio Manage a diverse range of facilities, from retail branches to large office campuses across India Lead and mentor a large, geographically distributed team of facilities management and technical professionals Single point of accountability to client as Key Account Management contact point Oversee profit & loss of account performance, financial management, staff planning and talent management, vendor strategies and overall responsible for performance to client. Represent India to deliver to regional initiatives and program. Operational Excellence: Oversee team’s day-to-day facilities operations for portfolio, including maintenance, security, cleaning, and other support services Implement standardized best practices in IFM across all locations to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency across the diverse portfolio Technology and Innovation: Spearhead the integration of generative AI and advanced technologies to manage a large, distributed facilities network efficiently Implement smart building solutions across major offices and adapt technologies for smaller retail branches to optimize energy usage, space utilization, and maintenance schedules Leverage data analytics to drive informed decision-making and predictive maintenance across the entire portfolio Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and implement scalable sustainability strategies to reduce the environmental impact across all facilities Ensure compliance with local and international environmental regulations for diverse facility types User Experience Enhancement: Collaborate with relevant departments to create consistent, high-quality workplace environments that foster productivity, wellbeing, and satisfaction across all facility types Implement and manage systems for gathering and acting on user feedback regarding facilities, tailored for both office and retail environments Ensure that workplace design and amenities align with evolving needs and expectations of diverse user groups Data-Driven Management: Establish robust data collection and analysis processes across all IFM operations, integrating data from various facility types Utilize data insights to optimize space utilization, energy consumption, and resource allocation across the portfolio Develop comprehensive data-driven reporting mechanisms for senior management, providing insights on the entire facilities network Vendor Management: Manage relationships with multiple service providers and contractors across India Negotiate and oversee service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure high-quality service delivery across all locations Implement performance-based contracts that incentivize innovation and