Jai Vignesh

Jai Vignesh

Head of Facilities Management @ Schrödinger

About

With 18+ years of leadership in Administration and Facilities Management, I specialise in transforming physical workspaces into efficient, sustainable, and tech-driven environments. Throughout my career, I have successfully executed large-scale office build-outs and established regional headquarters from the ground up. My expertise lies at the intersection of operational excellence and innovation-driving carbon footprint reduction, optimising cost and space, and introducing process automation to modernise legacy systems. From fire and safety infrastructure to managing complex operations across offices, plants, and warehouses, I focus on building scalable SOPs that ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Facility Management (FM), Office Buildout Projects, ESG / Sustainability, Cost Optimisation, P&L Management, Safety & Compliance , Real Estate Management, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Electrical Maintenance, Event Management, Process Automation, Workplace Safety, Procurement, Transportation, Project Management, General Insurance, General Administration, Digitization, Statutory Compliances

Experience

Schrödinger

Head of Facilities Management

Schrödinger

LinkedIn
2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

India

1. Established a temporary workspace and spearheaded the strategic "Return to Office" (RTO) roadmap for all employees. 2. Directed large-scale office build-out projects while managing multi-site operations and rapidly scaling business requirements. 3. Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, aligning facility operations with corporate ESG goals. 4. Implementing data-driven strategies for carbon footprint reduction. 5. Optimised operational expenditures (OPEX) and delivered significant annual cost savings. 6. Developed and implemented comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardise multi-site FM operations. 7. Championed digital transformation by introducing process automation and JSM tools for facility requests. 8. Engineered a robust fire and life safety infrastructure, ensuring 100% compliance across all locations. 9. Built a high-performing FM team and established a succession plan by mentoring a second-in-line leader.

Strides

Cluster Lead

Strides

LinkedIn
2020-7 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

India

1. Developed and deployed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistency and operational excellence across the organisation. 2. Orchestrated office revamping and modernisation projects to enhance workspace utility and employee experience. 3. Led the establishment of COVID-19 safety infrastructure and successfully organised large-scale employee vaccination drives to ensure business continuity. 4. Spearheaded cost-reduction and space-optimisation initiatives, maximising real-estate utilisation while lowering overheads. 5. Digital Innovation: Accelerated digital transformation by automating manual workflows and digitising administrative processes to improve response times and transparency. 6. Expertly managed a diverse insurance portfolio, including Term, Medical, Product Liability, Clinical Trials, and General Liability, ensuring full risk mitigation for the organisation.

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

Head of Facilities Management

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2020-7 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

1. Spearheaded the end-to-end establishment of new branch offices and successfully managed complex office relocations and revamping projects. 2. Re-engineered the electrical infrastructure across multiple sites, significantly enhancing workplace safety and reducing operational risks. 3. Developed and implemented robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), streamlining administrative workflows and improving service delivery. 4. Directed cost-optimization initiatives that secured significant annual savings through vendor renegotiations and resource efficiency. 5. Revenue Generation: Transformed underutilised office assets into profitable co-working spaces, creating a new revenue stream through strategic sub-leasing and space management. 6. Regulatory Compliance: Managed all RNI (Registrar of Newspapers for India) statutory compliances, ensuring the legal and operational standing of the firm’s publications.

Firstsource

Site Lead

Firstsource

LinkedIn
2011-4 - 2012-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

1. Managed comprehensive administrative functions for a high-volume Business Processing Unit (BPU), ensuring seamless support for multiple clients. 2. Directed complex procurement lifecycles for goods and services, leveraging vendor negotiations to ensure quality while maintaining strict budget control. 3. Spearheaded cost-optimisation projects that delivered significant bottom-line savings through process efficiency and contract restructuring. 4. Orchestrated complex employee and client-centric events, focusing on enhancing corporate culture and strengthening client relationships. 5. Drafted and implemented organisational SOPs and administrative frameworks to standardise service delivery in a fast-paced BPO environment.

airtel

Executive - Customer Relationship Manager

airtel

LinkedIn
2005-9 - 2011-3 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

Spearheaded business development and revenue expansion strategies for a portfolio of high-value corporate accounts, consistently exceeding growth targets. Managed the end-to-end client relationship, including contract negotiations, seamless invoicing, and proactive collections to ensure healthy cash flow.

Education

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

LinkedIn

Human Resource

2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

Jai Vignesh's Contact Information

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