CVL NARASIMHAM
Bangalore
Summary
ACCOMPLISHED SR. MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL, TAKE-CHARGE STRATEGIST & VISIONARY REAL ESTATE STRATEGY, WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE, INTEGRATED FACILITY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Manager - Administration & Facilities
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
8 2015 - Current
- Heading Soft & Technical Services, CRE, Facility Management, Space & Workplace Strategy across PAN India, while ensuring 100% compliance with Company Policies, Quality and Timeliness of Goods and Services delivered at all the sites
- Rationalizing Space, optimizing RE spend by moving business to new strategic locations
- Positioned the organisation as a trusted FM solution provider amongst key clients, ensuring high-customer satisfaction
- Administering day-to-day facilities management entailing budgeting, security, travel, transport, cafeteria, housekeeping, landscaping & maintenance of large complexes with an eye on 100% uptime of all assets
- Devising & deploying competitive Strategies, Policies, CAPEX/OPEX Budget, and Forecasts for efficient operations
- Leading allocation and utilization of budgets, controlling and minimizing operational expenses/ costs
- Leading planning and organisation of conference/ presentation/ events/ official get together/ parties
- Managing personnel matters, office equipment, communication instruments, office automation, office administration, and so on
- Managing M&E operations which include Critical Environments such as Data Centers/Server Rooms, maximizing equipment uptime through Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) & Predictive Maintenance, Annual Shutdown Activities as per defined schedule
- Rendering administrative support involving efficient management of correspondence, preparation of official documents such as letters, notices, generation & review of Financial & MIS reports, MMR, QBR, HBR and ABR on a periodic basis.
Sr. Operation Manager - Property and Facilities
Cushman & Wakefield
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for complete South Region Operations entailing IT Parks, Residential Apartments and major IT/ITES such as RMZ NXT, RMZ Eco World, Divyasree Technopolies, Salarpuria, Godrej Woodsman Estate, Purva Sky Wood, etc
- Front-led the entire portfolio of Commercial, Retail and Residential Property Management covering 10 m sq
- Ft
- Facilitated Audits, Due Diligence, Annual Shutdowns, Strategy Implementation, Financial Management and ensured compliance
- Oversaw P&L account of Managed Sites, budget control, resource management, team building and healthy client relationships
- Instrumental in pitching for incipient business, submitting response to RFQ, conducting site surveys and preparing cost proposals
- Successfully led transition of new business, creation and setting-up of Processes, SLA/SOPs/Operation Manuals.
Regional Manager - Commercial & Administration
NIIT Ltd.
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Spearheaded the Commercial and Admin Departments for entire South region - Karnataka, Kerala & Goa
- Administered Real Estate Management, Facility Build-Out, entire Facilities Operations, General Administration, Compliance, Safety and Health Assurance at all NIIT Centers
- Monitored entire security arrangements, including preparing security plans, deployment of security personnel, organizing fire evacuation drill, training in safety equipment handling, for maximum safety of company's assets and resources
- Procurement: Oversee procurement function for facilities operations, Negotiation, Bench Mark analysis, Contract management & managing Vendor Data base etc
- Travel Management and Experience Enhancement: Implemented travel management strategies and initiatives to enhance the overall travel experience for employees, optimizing processes and ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Efficiently managed: Entire Procurement for the Zone with an allocated Budget exceeding Rs
- 80 Million, Logistics of Courseware both printed and digital valued at more than Rs
- 40 Million, along with Travel & Hospitality Logistics, Investor Meet, International Delegation Visit, Company Guest Houses, Employee Hostels and Transportation, Company's Promotional Activities/Advertisements & Events for brand-building.
Operation Manager - Property Management Services
Cushman & Wakefield India (P) Ltd.
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Responsible for complete South Region Operations entailing IT Parks, Residential Apartments and major IT/ITES such as RMZ NXT, RMZ Eco World, Divyasree Technopolies, Salarpuria, Godrej Woodsman Estate, Purva Sky Wood, etc
- Front-led the entire portfolio of Commercial, Retail and Residential Property Management covering 10 m sq
- Ft
- Facilitated Audits, Due Diligence, Annual Shutdowns, Strategy Implementation, Financial Management and ensured compliance
- Oversaw P&L account of Managed Sites, budget control, resource management, team building and healthy client relationships
- Instrumental in pitching for incipient business, submitting response to RFQ, conducting site surveys and preparing cost proposals
- Successfully led transition of new business, creation and setting-up of Processes, SLA/SOPs/Operation Manuals.
Assistant Manager - Administration
Ernst & Young EYGBS India (P) Ltd.
07.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for Real Estate Management, Facility Build-Out, entire Facilities Operations, General Administration, Compliance, Safety and Health Assurance
- Managed security arrangements, including preparing security plans, deployment of security personnel, organizing fire evacuation drill, training in safety equipment handling, for maximum safety of company's assets and resources
- Procurement: Oversee procurement function for facilities operations, Negotiation, Bench Mark analysis, Contract management & managing Vendor Data base etc
- Efficiently managed logistics of Courseware both printed and digital valued at more than Rs
- 40 Million, along with Travel & Hospitality Logistics
- Managed company's promotional activities/advertisements & events for brand-building.
Assistant Manager - Facilities
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Responsible for Facilities Management, including managing day-to-day operations, budgeting, security, travel, transport, cafeteria, housekeeping, landscaping & maintenance of large complexes
- Managed M&E operations, including Critical Environments such as Data Centers/Server Rooms
- Rendered administrative support involving efficient management of correspondence, preparation of official documents, and generation & review of Financial & MIS reports.
Sr. Non-Commissioned Officer
Indian Air Force
07.1988 - 11.2004
- Served in the Indian Air Force for 17 years
- Participated in the Kargil War and safeguarded high-value assets of the nation against any internal/external threat.
Education
Executive MBA - IIM Lucknow
BE - Mechanical Engineering
MA - Public Administration
Diploma - Civil Engineering (DCE)
Skills
Strategic Leadership/ Planning
World-Class Facilities Management
General Administration / Agile Workplaces
Digitalisation & Change Initiatives
New Property & Facility Acquisition
Transaction Management/ / Due Diligence
Corporate Real Estate Management
Process Improvement/ Automation
Top & Bottom Line Revenue Growth
Budgets (CAPEX & OPEX), P&L
Infra Set-Up/ Expansion/ Maintenance
Key Account / Portfolio Management
Construction / Project Management
Statutory / EHS Compliances/ Audits
Team Building, Leadership, Trainings
Commercials / Contract Negotiations
Client Relationship Management
Design & Construction Management
Procurement / Vendor Management
BCP, DR, Risk & Crisis Management
Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
Govt / Stakeholder Liaison
Data Analysis/ Reporting / Dashboards
Transport, Travel, Logistics Arrangements
MS Office (Excel/ word/ PowerPoint)
MS Project
ChatGPT AI
Internet Applications
Certification
Technical Courses & Security Training Certificate from IAF
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction of Carbon Footprint 50,000 T through sustainability initiatives at MBRDI, savings of INR 70M by Conservation of Solar Energy
- Drove Digitalization Process, for automating all technical services and extended battery life by 6.6 years, leading to saving of INR 20 M.
- Implemented ISO14001 & ISO 45001 Certification across all MBRDI locations
- Completed 1.5 M Space Project Work by creating new facilities for growing MBRDI workforce. Introduced Smart Building Concepts in all MBRDI Projects - IOT, 75F, Solar and DC Solar Lighting
- Created critical Labs/BOSON STP Recycling Plant, resulting in reduction of 50% fresh water usage. Implemented new-age technology on water conservation and reduced purchase of tanker water by 50% at MBRDI
- Won Environmental Leadership Award 2020 from Daimler, Star Performer of the Year 2017 - MBRDI & Innovation Award from iNFHRA - 2018, International Facility Management & Corporate Real Estate Leadership (FM & CRE) Award
Passport
E 1699403
Timeline
Sr. Operation Manager - Property and Facilities
Cushman & Wakefield
10.2013 - 08.2015
Regional Manager - Commercial & Administration
NIIT Ltd.
08.2011 - 10.2013
Operation Manager - Property Management Services
Cushman & Wakefield India (P) Ltd.
05.2009 - 07.2011
Assistant Manager - Administration
Ernst & Young EYGBS India (P) Ltd.
07.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Manager - Facilities
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
01.2005 - 06.2006
Sr. Non-Commissioned Officer
Indian Air Force
07.1988 - 11.2004
Sr. Manager - Administration & Facilities
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
8 2015 - Current