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The India and Middle East Design & Construction Lead is responsible for the overall delivery of the program of projects within the region. This position provides leadership, management, and developmental support to various stakeholders including a team of facilities management staff, hired contractors and service providers to ensure a consistent approach to delivering best value, quality projects.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic advice in the planning and performance of projects in India related to cost, scope, timing, quality, performance, and procurement strategy
Develop and manage the annual Capital budget for the India and Middle East
Provide regular review of management process to ensure compliance with corporate governance and alignment with global practices
Assist in the development of global process improvements in the management risk, issues, and opportunities
Identify potential to improve performance within the region and seek global opportunities
Ensure an effective communications plan between stakeholders and senior management
Work closely with the Project Controls Group to provide executive reporting on overall performance of program
Manage resources to ensure the program is appropriately resourced
Establish key performance indicators and monitors service contracts for compliance and financial performance
Actively participate in the development of Workplace Planning brand across the India and the Middle East as a member of the regional management team
Support projects remotely and travel as required to oversee project execution across region
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, facilities management, business administration or related field from an accredited college
8+ years of progressive advancement in project management and real estate services with supervisory experience
Experience providing program management services to include commercial management, change control, quality control, performance management, cost management, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Risk Management, document management and schedule and delivery optimization
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent business analytical and financial management skills
Organized and detailed with strong scheduling, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge of facilities processes, performance metrics, and cost reduction opportunities
Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering alternative workplace strategies
Experience working in a matrix environment
Experience successfully delivering projects in multiple cities and countries across India and the Middle East
Self-motivation and flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
An ability to think strategically and develop tactical implementation plans
An ability to build collaborations across multiple functions and at all levels, both within and outside of the company
Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Power BI, AutoCAD and space management systems
Nice to have:
Graduate degree is desirable
Preferred experience with all aspects of a real estate transaction, including financial analysis, brokerage agreements, requests for proposals, letters of intent, leases, and related amendments