Director - Facilities And Administration, India

About Us Bring more to life At Danaher our work saves lives And each of us plays a part Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement we turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life Our 63 000 associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference At Danaher you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company where we re committed to hiring and developing from within You ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter Learn about the which makes everything possible About the Role Danaher is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee workplace operations across its India office sites As the Director - Facilities Administration you will drive strategic planning operational excellence compliance and employee experience across multiple locations This role is pivotal in aligning workplace initiatives with business goals and ensuring seamless execution of facilities and administrative functions Responsibilities Strategic Operational Leadership Develop and implement India workplace strategies aligned with global objectives Liaise with Global Workplace Operations team on real estate transactions and capital projects Lead cost optimization and efficiency initiatives across sites Facilities Infrastructure Management Oversee daily operations and maintenance across multiple office locations Manage capital and expense budgets vendor contracts and service delivery Direct preventive maintenance programs and ensure asset upkeep ACs elevators etc Manage Employee facilities such as Transport Cafetaria and other amenities etc as needed Coordinate new office expansions renovations and transitions Compliance Risk Management Ensure adherence to local state and national regulations Liaison with Govt Civic stakeholders Law order regulatory bodies etc Lead Environment Health Safety EHS programs and emergency response planning Implement crisis management protocols and maintain site compliance Support audits including BCM BCP vendor and third-party reviews Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with HR to drive employee engagement initiatives Build relationships with site leadership architects landlords and government bodies Represent Danaher in external forums to ensure employee safety and protect company reputation Team Leadership Manage in-house and outsourced teams across technical soft services and security functions Support recruitment training and performance evaluations Conduct staff meetings and coordinate facility management activities Qualifications Experience Must-Haves Bachelor s degree in engineering Business Administration Hospitality or related field Experience with crisis management and BCP including liaison work with Govt civic stakeholders Municipal Corporations Pollution Control Boards Civic amenities etc Multi-city multi-location facilities operations management experience 16 years of experience in administration and facilities management Proven leadership in managing multi-site operations in MNCs Strong knowledge of technical facility operations and compliance Preferred Project Management Certification Experience in contract-managed services Background in crisis management and employee safety programs Skills Competencies Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills Financial acumen and budget management expertise Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards Join our winning team today Together we ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow s science and technology We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life For more information visit