M Himmath Hanifa
Chennai
Summary
Administration Head and Facility & Operations Management leader with 20+ years of experience managing large IT and corporate campuses. Proven expertise in facility management services (FMS), administration, vendor and contract management, operations, statutory compliance, audits, procurement, logistics, and business continuity planning. Strong track record in cost optimization, SLA governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-vendor environments, and leveraging AI tools for process automation and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Administration (Principal Specialist: Logistics, Housing & Real Estate)
EVIDEN (Atos Syntel)
Chennai
03.2016 - 08.2024
- Manager – Administration | April 2012 – March 2016
- Assistant Manager – Administration | September 2005 – March 2012
- Executive – Administration | March 2005 – August 2005
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Headed administration, facility management, operations, vendor management, contracts, and logistics for large IT campuses.
- Managed hard and soft facility services including housekeeping, security, transportation, cafeteria, landscaping, MEP, BMS, and engineering maintenance.
- Owned vendor lifecycle management: onboarding, SLA definition, KPI monitoring, performance reviews, renewals, and exits.
- Negotiated and administered contracts, SOWs, commercials, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives, delivering sustained operational savings.
- Ensured 100% compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, EMS, InfoSec, QMS, CLRA, SEZ, and statutory audits.
- Acted as primary point of contact for labor authorities, government departments, SEZ authorities, and regulatory agencies.
- Led procurement and commercial operations including PR/PO processing, invoicing, billing, cost certification, and audits using SAP ERP.
- Supported legal teams in vendor disputes, arbitration cases, and contract closures, minimizing risk and financial exposure.
- Led campus setup, expansion, consolidation, leasing, and soft closures for owned and leased facilities.
- Designed and executed Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and disaster recovery strategies during COVID-19, floods, and cyclones, ensuring business continuity.
- Spearheaded COVID-19 response and vaccination program, achieving 75%+ workforce coverage across locations.
- Directed operations governance, policy standardization, SOP creation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, vendor tracking, operational dashboards, and process efficiency.
Administration Manager
Solution NET India Private Limited
Chennai
12.2003 - 03.2005
- Managed office administration, facilities, vendors, procurement, assets, and employee services.
- Controlled operating budgets, vendor contracts, and office infrastructure.
Administration Assistant
PC Land
Chennai
07.1998 - 12.2003
- Supported administrative operations, facilities coordination, inventory control, and vendor interactions.
- Assisted senior management in daily operations and logistics planning.
Education
MBA - Purchase Management
National Institute of Business Management
Chennai01.2019
PG Diploma - Business Management
Small Industries Service Institute (Govt. of India)
Chennai01.1999
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology (DHMCT)
MEASI Institute, AICTE
01.1998
Skills
- SAP ERP (PR, PO, Billing, Invoicing)
- Facility Management Systems
- Vendor Management Tools
- Audit & Compliance Systems
- Inventory & Asset Management Tools
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Access Control & Visitor Management
- BCP & Disaster Recovery Tools
- MIS, Reporting & Dashboards
- AI Tools for Operations & Process Automation
Certification
AI Tools Implementation – be10x (Ongoing, 2024–2025)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Preferred Location: Chennai, India
- Work Schedule: Day / Extended Day (Occasional Night Support)
- Compensation: Negotiable
Timeline
Senior Manager – Administration (Principal Specialist: Logistics, Housing & Real Estate)
EVIDEN (Atos Syntel)
03.2016 - 08.2024
Administration Manager
Solution NET India Private Limited
12.2003 - 03.2005
Administration Assistant
PC Land
07.1998 - 12.2003
PG Diploma - Business Management
Small Industries Service Institute (Govt. of India)
Diploma - Hotel Management & Catering Technology (DHMCT)
MEASI Institute, AICTE
MBA - Purchase Management
National Institute of Business Management