Director - Facilities and Administration, India

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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.

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