R&D Facility & Office Infra Planning, Budget Management, Installation & Commissioning

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is seeking a Manager for Facility Maintenance & Monitoring focused on R&D Test Facilities in Gurgaon. The role involves leading project management activities for setting up testing and evaluation facilities, requiring strong analytical and technical skills.

Key responsibilities include stakeholder coordination, project scheduling, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in R&D facility layout and understanding of project management tools, as well as knowledge of sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in layout of testing facilities.
• Strong understanding of NBC rules, safety, and health standards.
• Experience in project scheduling and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities for testing facility setup.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across utilities and departments.
• Prepare detailed project reports and dashboards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical knowledge of R&D Facilities

Digital project tracking

Stakeholder coordination

Lean project management

Knowledge of green building concepts

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Jira

Primavera

Jira

Job description

R&D Facility & Office Infra Planning, Budget Management, Installation & Commissioning

Job Title: Manager – Facility Maintenance & Monitoring for R&D Test Facilities

Location: Gurgaon

Position Level: Assistant/Deputy Manager

Role Summary

Project management activities for setting up testing and evaluation facilities for Automotive R&D.

COMPETENCY REQUIRMENTS

• Technical Skills
  • Layout of Testing Facilities: Hands‑on project experience of R&D Testing Facilities layout, industrial building or similar areas. Understanding of NBC rules, safety, health & environmental aspects.
  • Technical knowledge of R&D Facilities in the fields of powertrain, NVH, Test Track, Crash, Safety, Electrical (EV) testing etc.
  • Working knowledge of civil, utilities, IT and safety.
• Project Management Skills
  • Know‑how of various stages of projects from planning to handover.
  • Lean and agile project management skills.
  • Coordination with stakeholders: suppliers, civil, electrical‑mechanical utilities, IT, safety, and inter/intra‑vertical departments.
  • Project scheduling and monitoring.
  • Information on taxation and its impact on sourcing cycle.
  • Awareness of changing rules and their impact on work areas.
  • Knowledge of procurement‑to‑payment cycle, capitalization concepts.
  • Knowledge of tax exemption schemes (FTA benefits, EPCG, customs benefits, etc.).
  • Experience of handling department/divisional audits.
  • Knowledge of international business concepts (L/C, Incoterms, customs clearance, etc.).
• Analytical Aptitude
  • Strong analytical skills to understand and interpret data for spend analysis and management reporting.
  • Expertise in data analysis and infographics using advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.
  • Logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
  • Customer‑oriented approach.
  • Conceptual understanding of processes and deliverables.
  • Task orientation and quality consciousness.
  • Process‑oriented mindset in executing activities in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Negotiating and influencing skills: ability to influence business partners and suppliers and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Digital & Automation Skills
  • Exposure to digital project tracking tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, etc.).
  • Understanding of Industry 4.0 and smart facility concepts.
  • Identification and mitigation of project risks.
  • Contingency planning and escalation mechanisms.
  • Vendor evaluation and performance monitoring.
  • Contract negotiation and cost optimisation.
• Sustainability & Compliance
  • Knowledge of green building concepts (LEED/GRIHA).
  • Energy efficiency practices and ESG awareness.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Preparation of DPR (Detailed Project Reports).
  • MIS reporting and dashboard creation.
  • Cross‑functional leadership exposure.
  • Kaizen/continuous improvement exposure.
  • Cost‑saving initiatives and value engineering.