Deputy General Manager – Facilities Management

Deputy General Manager – Facilities Management

Purpose of the Role

To lead and transform facilities management for MBRDI by ensuring world-class infrastructure, operational excellence, and compliance across all campuses. The role is responsible for creating a safe, sustainable, and employee-centric workplace that supports high-performance engineering and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Strategy & Governance

• Define and drive the facilities management strategy aligned with MBRDI’s growth and global standards

• Establish governance frameworks, SOPs, and KPIs for end-to-end facility operations

• Lead budgeting, cost optimization, and long-term infrastructure planning

• Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across office spaces, labs, R&D facilities, and common areas

• Ensure high uptime and reliability of critical infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, utilities, workspace readiness)

• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Workplace Experience & Employee Enablement

• Build a seamless workplace experience for employees, visitors, and leadership

• Drive initiatives for smart offices, digital workplace solutions, and space optimization

• Ensure readiness for leadership visits, large-scale events, and global stakeholder engagements

• Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage strategic vendors across facility services (security, housekeeping, transport, cafeteria, maintenance)

• Negotiate contracts, drive SLAs, and ensure service excellence

• Implement performance tracking and continuous improvement mechanisms

• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements

• Lead EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) initiatives and audits

• Drive business continuity planning (BCP), emergency response, and crisis management

• Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

• Drive sustainability agenda including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management

• Implement green building practices and support carbon footprint reduction goals

• Partner with global teams on ESG reporting and initiatives

• Stakeholder Management

• Partner with leadership, HR, IT, and business units for facility needs

• Act as a single point of contact for all infrastructure-related escalations

• Collaborate with global Mercedes-Benz teams for alignment on standards

• Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing facilities team

• Build capability in areas like smart infrastructure, digital FM, and sustainability

• Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement

• Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

• 100% compliance with statutory and safety requirements

• High employee satisfaction on workplace experience

• Cost efficiency and optimized facility spend

• Zero critical downtime of infrastructure

• Strong vendor performance and SLA adherence

• Progress on sustainability and ESG goals

Qualifications

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil)

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred

• 15–20 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in large R&D / GCC / corporate setups

• Proven experience in managing multi-location facilities and large teams

• Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution

• Expertise in facilities management systems and digital tools

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

• Knowledge of statutory compliance and EHS standards

• Financial acumen and cost management

• Leadership presence and decision-making ability

• What Sets This Role Apart

• Opportunity to shape workplace strategy for a global R&D powerhouse

• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure supporting automotive innovation

• Direct interaction with senior leadership and global stakeholders

Benefits

• Discounts for Employees Possible

• Health Benefits

• Mobile Phone for Employees Possible

• Meal-Discounts

• Company Retirement

• Hybrid Work Possible

• Mobility Offers

• Events for Employees

• Coaching

• Flextime Possible

• Near-Site Childcare

• Parking

• Canteen, Café

• Good Public Transport

• Barrier-Free Workplace

• Inhouse Doctor

• Contact

• Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited

• Plot No. 5-P, EPIP 1st Phase560066 BangaloreDetails to location