Head - Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)(Hard & Soft) / Bangalore

BVR People Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

BVR People Consulting seeks a Head of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) in Bangalore. The role leads facility operations, safety, and external IFM partners to ensure compliant, cost-effective services across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include developing India-wide FM strategies, managing KPIs, and driving continuous improvements in HVAC, electrical, water treatment and housekeeping while coordinating with government authorities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of IFM experience in large corporate or industrial settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; MBA/PGDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Real Estate & Facility Management Strategy for India (GSC).
• Lead Facility Management, Security and external IFM services.
• Build Real Estate Facility Management Strategy for India.

Skills

Facility Management

Leadership

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Compliance

Safety Management

KPI Tracking

Education

BE / BTech

Job description

Head - Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview & Purpose

• Purpose: Ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective facility operations while driving business continuity.
• Experience Required: 10 to 15 years of experience in IFM, large corporate settings, or industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics); an MBA or PGDM is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own and deploy the Real Estate & Facility Management Strategy for India, including GSC, in line with the Global Real Estate Strategy and GSC Sustainability priorities.
• Lead a diverse team covering Facility Management, Security and External Integrated Facility Management (IFM) services.
• Build and implement a comprehensive Real Estate Facility Management Strategy for India.
• Drive IFM performance indicators, KPIs/KRAs and operational targets in line with regional and global expectations.
• Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day soft and hard facility services, including housekeeping, security, transport, canteen services, pest control, horticulture, and office administration.
• Utility Oversight: Manage critical infrastructure such as HVAC, electrical systems, DG sets, water treatment (STP/WTP), compressed air, and fire protection systems to guarantee high operational uptime.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict statutory compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), Fire & Life Safety, labor laws, and the Factory Act.
• Vendor & Contract Governance: Lead vendor management, monitor SLAs and KPIs, conduct audits, and execute continuous service improvements.
• Financial & Resource Management: Handle operating expense budgets, cost optimization, energy conservation initiatives, and capital project support.
• Leadership & Reporting: Lead in-house teams and outsourced partners, foster a strong safety culture, and prepare MIS reports and executive dashboards for leadership.

Work Experience in:

• Manufacturing Industries Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics
• OEMs for various Facilities equipment: Air Compressors, HVAC, DG sets, UPS , Industrial equipment

No. of years of experience:

20-25 years- Multi-location experience would be an advantage.

Education:

BE/ BTech (Any)

Core Expertise:

• O & M of Plant Facilities - Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Surveillance systems, Water Treatment Plants (RO,UF,STP, ETP)
• Soft Services & Cafeteria operations- at control level
• Transportation - Support to HR for smooth operation of transportation wing
• Building Maintenance
• Coordination with Project team
• Working with external IFM partners
• Performance tracking through KPIs and KPRs
• Monthly Management Reviews
• Tracking deliverables in terms of equipment, & services up time, cost of operations
• Budgeting of FM activities and continuous monitoring of expenses through IFM partners
• Digitalization of IFM activities
• Brown field projects, Upgradation of plant infrastructure (Asset Preservation/Management)
• Compliance with the Statutory requirements- site/state-specific
• Liaison with Govt. Authorities
• Electricity Board/Electrical Inspectorate
• State Pollution Control Board
• Land authorities