Lead Associate

TATA 1 MG; Jaipur, Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TATA 1 MG is seeking a Lead Associate for Facilities & Workplace Experience. This role involves managing day-to-day operations in corporate office settings, ensuring adherence to high service standards and workplace compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Facilities or Administration, strong vendor management skills, and a background with OPEX and CAPEX budgeting. You will work in an exciting environment that blends Tata's legacy with an innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Facilities, Administration, or IFM roles.
• Proven experience managing multi-floor corporate office operations.
• Strong exposure to vendor and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience managing travel desk and corporate services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across corporate office floors.
• Oversee vendor lifecycle and manage AMC and housekeeping services.
• Build and manage annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets for operations.
• Ensure travel policy compliance for corporate travel desk.
• Coordinate with landlords for workplace infrastructure projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Operational management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Graduate in Hospitality, Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Zoho or similar facilities management platforms

Job description

Lead Associate Facilities & Workplace Experience

Team: Administration & Workplace Experience
Location: Gurgaon

Brief About the Team

The Facilities & Workplace Experience team is responsible for ensuring smooth workplace operations and creating a seamless employee experience across corporate offices. The team manages end-to-end facilities operations, vendor management, travel desk services, workplace infrastructure, compliance, and employee-facing support functions while maintaining high operational and service standards.

What Will You Do?

Corporate Office Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations across corporate office floors including housekeeping, reception, pantry, security, asset management, and guest handling
• Ensure consistent workplace and service standards aligned with organizational culture and employee experience
• Develop and maintain SOPs for soft and hard services

Vendor Management & Procurement

• Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle including onboarding, SLA/KPI tracking, performance reviews, and contract renewals
• Negotiate commercials while ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Maintain vendor relationships for AMC, housekeeping, F&B, travel desk, and civil/MEP services

Budgeting, MIS & Cost Optimization

• Build and manage annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets for facilities operations
• Own monthly MIS reporting and variance analysis
• Drive measurable cost optimization initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Support forecasting for office expansion and consolidation requirements

Travel Desk & Corporate Services

• Oversee corporate travel desk operations including flights, hotels, cabs, and visa coordination
• Ensure travel policy compliance and manage travel agency relationships
• Monitor travel-related MIS and optimization initiatives

Space Management & Compliance

• Manage seating allocation, workspace utilization, and capacity planning
• Coordinate with landlords, PMC teams, and internal stakeholders for workplace infrastructure projects
• Ensure adherence to EHS standards, fire safety norms, statutory compliances, and workplace regulations
• Conduct audits, safety drills, and maintain compliance documentation and AMC records

What We Are Looking For?

• 57+ years of experience in Facilities, Administration, Workplace Experience, or IFM roles
• Proven experience managing HQ or multi-floor corporate office operations
• Strong exposure to vendor management, stakeholder management, and workplace operations
• Experience in OPEX/CAPEX ownership, budget reporting, and AOP planning
• Hands‑on experience managing travel desk and corporate services operations
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and operational management skills
• Advanced Excel and MIS reporting capabilities
• Experience using Zoho or similar facilities management platforms
• Graduate in Hospitality, Management, Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience with IFM firms such as JLL, CBRE, or similar organizations preferred
• Exposure to workplace wellness, IAQ, or green building initiatives will be an added advantage

Why Join Us?

Tata 1mg provides one of the most exciting and high‑growth environments to work in. You get the added advantage of working with a prestigious legacy brand like Tata along with the agility and innovation‑driven culture of a fast‑growing startup. Being part of the Facilities & Workplace Experience team offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence and contribute towards building a world‑class workplace environment.

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at Tata 1mg shall be made without discrimination, harassment, or less favorable treatment of any employee or job applicant, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, color, physical ability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, family status, marital status, prenatal status, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence, and merit.