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.
India
Hyderabad
Information Technology & Services
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

Head of Facilities Management
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.

Cluster Lead
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.

Head of Facilities Management
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.

Site Lead
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.

Executive - Customer Relationship Manager
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.
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