Corporate Real Estate Associate Director

About the role

The Corporate Real Estate Associate Director - HIH - Evernorth leads the efficient and effective operation of the Hyderabad office as the Facilities/Operations Head. Day-to-day work includes developing facility management strategies, overseeing building maintenance and security, negotiating vendor contracts, supervising administrative staff, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize space utilization and support growth. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Hyderabad, India.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement facility management strategies to optimize space utilization and ensure a safe, productive work environment for the Hyderabad office
• Lead stakeholder management and planning across developers, contractors, owner association managers, and service providers to ensure compliance with legal/statutory requirements
• Oversee building maintenance, security, and emergency response protocols
• Negotiate and manage contracts with facility service providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and service quality aligned with budget and goals
• Supervise facility staff to ensure smooth execution of daily operations
• Implement and enhance administrative processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast future space requirements and sites for growth and expansion specific to the Hyderabad office
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, authorities, consultants, and contractors on project-related documents such as NOCs, permits, approvals, and handover requirements that meet applicable

What you’ll bring

• 16-18 years of experience in a facilities management position
• End-to-end understanding and experience with facility operations and managing a large-scale workplace/center
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to analyze complicated data and make decisions strategically and efficiently
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Experience in budget management
• Well-versed with real estate services, workplace facilities, security compliance, vendor experience, customer engagement, office utilities and procurement management

Skills