Manager Admin & Facilities

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is hiring a Manager - Administration & Facilities to lead facility operations across our Bangalore offices. You will oversee housekeeping, security, F&B, O&M, space planning, and vendor governance while aligning with ESG and compliance protocols.

The role requires strategic, hands-on leadership with strong stakeholder management across multi-location operations, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience and adherence to schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 11–13 years of strong experience in Administration, Corporate Real Estate, and Facilities Management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; professional certifications preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end Facility Management including daily operations, housekeeping, security, F&B, and workplace experience.
• Oversee O&M of MEP systems, UPS, DG, HVAC, and ensure uptime and safety standards.
• Drive CRE, space planning, lease obligations, and workplace improvements across multi‑location sites.
• Implement BCP, risk management, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Lead ESG, sustainability efforts, DEI, and vendor management across facilities.

Skills

Facility Management

CRE

O&M

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

FM Tools

MS Excel / MIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Engineering/Real Estate

Tools

CAFM systems

BMS / MEP familiarity

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Manager - Administration & Facilities to lead the full spectrum of facility operations across our Bangalore corporate offices and centers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Facility Management, CRE, O&M, Housekeeping, Security, F&B, Transportation, Travel, Logistics, ESG, Sustainability, Statutory Compliance, and BCP, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This position requires a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on leader who ensures operational excellence and an exceptional workplace experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Facility Management & Operations Lead end-to-end Facility Management including daily operations, soft services, and infrastructure upkeep. Oversee Housekeeping, Security, Front Office, F&B, cafeteria management, and workplace experience. Manage Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of MEP systems, UPS, DG, HVAC, and critical infrastructure. Ensure 100% adherence to AMC schedules, technical SLAs, safety standards, and uptime requirements.
• 2. Corporate Real Estate (CRE) & Space Management Manage space planning, seating strategy, occupancy optimization, and future expansion needs. Coordinate with landlords on building operations, lease obligations, upgrades, and facility improvements. Support Design & Build projects—workspace design reviews, BOQs, fit-outs, refurbishments, and execution oversight.
• 3. Statutory Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements related to facilities, operations, safety, and labor norms. Maintain documentation for internal audits, compliance audits, ISO, and workplace safety audits. Coordinate with authorities for licenses, renewals, building compliances, fire safety, and environment compliance.
• 4. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Risk Management Develop, implement, and regularly review BCP frameworks for facilities and operations continuity. Conduct risk assessments, incident preparedness drills, and crisis management coordination. Ensure readiness of backup systems and contingency plans.
• 5. ESG, Sustainability & DEI Drive ESG initiatives, sustainable workplace practices, energy-saving measures, and waste management. Ensure alignment with sustainability KPIs, environmental standards, and reporting frameworks. Promote DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) principles across facility operations, vendor engagement, and employee experience.
• 6. Transport, Travel, Courier & Logistics Manage employee transportation—fleet planning, routing, compliance, and vendor governance. Support travel services, hotel stays, itinerary coordination, and travel policy compliance. Oversee courier management, logistics coordination, and inter-office shipments.
• 7. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage the entire vendor ecosystem—onboarding, SLA monitoring, performance evaluation, and escalations. Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, department heads, and leadership teams. Ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• 8. Events & Engagement Lead internal and external event management, including leadership visits, townhalls, offsites, workshops, and employee engagement initiatives. Coordinate logistics, infrastructure arrangements, vendor support, and end-to-end execution.
• 9. Procurement Knowledge, Billing & Budgeting Work closely with procurement teams with strong knowledge of procurement processes, PR/PO cycles, material sourcing, and vendor onboarding. Ensure accurate billing validation, budget planning, tracking, and cost control. Review monthly facility budgets, consumption patterns, and variance reports.
• 10. MIS, Reporting & Documentation Prepare facility MIS, dashboards, KPIs, incident reports, and monthly business reviews. Maintain updated SOPs, checklists, safety manuals, and documentation required for audits and compliance.
• 11. Team Leadership Lead and mentor facility executives, on-ground service teams, and vendor staff. Drive a culture of service excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong domain knowledge in Facility Management, CRE, O&M, and technical infrastructure. Excellent communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Strong analytical, reporting, and MIS capabilities. Knowledge of ESG, DEI principles, RPWD and sustainable workplace practices. Hands-on experience with multi-location operations is a plus. Computer literate; proficient in Excel, dashboards, FM tools, CAFM systems.

Preferred Certifications

CFM (Certified Facility Manager) – IFMA FMP (Facility Management Professional) OSHA / Safety / BCP certifications Sustainability or ESG-related certifications are preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

11–13 years of strong experience in Administration, Corporate Real Estate, and Facilities Management. Strategic mindset with operational excellence. Collaborative team player with strong negotiation and communication skills. Proven ability to manage complex operations, technical systems, and large teams.

Position Level Manager Country India At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work... together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.