Senior Program Manager - Admin

R1 RCM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 RCM is looking for a professional in Gurugram, Haryana to oversee the management of its real estate portfolio across India. The role involves managing leases, driving office expansions, and leading fit-out projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong expertise in commercial real estate, and proven experience in managing corporate portfolios. The position demands strong negotiation skills and project management abilities to optimize costs and support organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the company’s commercial real estate lease portfolio across multiple cities.
• Drive lease renewals, renegotiations, and consolidations to optimize occupancy cost.
• Support business growth by leading office expansion initiatives and new site evaluations.
• Lead office fit-out, refurbishment, and capacity expansion projects.
• Maintain accurate real estate, lease, and project data in internal systems.

Skills

Commercial real estate leasing

Portfolio management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred)

Job description

Qualification:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred)

Role Overview

Responsible for end-to-end management of the organizations real estate portfolio across India, supporting R1s growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization objectives. The role will manage leases, real estate transactions, office expansion / consolidation, and fit‑out execution while ensuring compliance, scalability, and uninterrupted business operations typical of a high‑growth RCM environment.

Lease Administration Portfolio Optimization

• Manage and administer the companys commercial real estate lease portfolio across multiple Indian cities.
• Drive lease renewals, renegotiations, consolidations, and exits to optimize occupancy cost and align with business headcount plans.
• Lead negotiations with landlords to secure favorable lease terms, rental structures, incentives, lock‑ins, and exit clauses.
• Oversee end‑to‑end lease contract lifecycle including execution, registration, renewals, amendments, and documentation.
• Conduct portfolio and cost analysis to identify opportunities for consolidation, space optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Provide periodic reports and dashboards on lease status, expiries, costs, and risks to leadership.

Real Estate Transactions Expansion Support

• Support business growth by leading office expansion initiatives, new site evaluation, and location selection aligned to hiring plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, Business Leaders) and external partners (brokers, consultants, landlords).
• Perform financial feasibility analysis, commercial due diligence, and risk assessment for all real estate transactions.
• Ensure all transactions support R1s cost, compliance, and operational continuity requirements.

Project Fit‑Out Management

• Lead office fit‑out, refurbishment, and capacity expansion projects to support workforce scaling.
• Provide operational and technical input during due diligence, design development, execution, and handover.
• Independently manage large‑scale Design Build projects across multiple locations.
• Manage architects, PMCs, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost‑effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, statutory approvals, safety norms, and local regulations.
• Drive standardization of layouts, specifications, and workplace standards across R1 offices.

Reporting, Compliance Occupancy Management

• Maintain accurate real estate, lease, and project data in internal systems and trackers.
• Own MIS reporting related to leases, renewals, expiries, projects, occupancy, and cost metrics.
• Implement and monitor seat management and occupancy tracking tools to support headcount scaling.
• Partner with HR and business teams for workforce forecasting and space planning.
• Drive sustainability and efficiency initiatives across offices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.

Key Skills Competencies

• Strong expertise in commercial real estate leasing and portfolio management.
• Proven experience managing multi‑city corporate office portfolios in India.
• Hands‑on experience with large office fit‑outs and Design Build projects.