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        Manager - Workspace Planning, Office of the OC

        Join our Office of the OC (Operating Committee) team in Hyderabad

        We are looking for a candidate to join the Office of the OC as a Manager in Hyderabad, India. The DESIS Operating Committee (OC) serves as the leadership entity of the firm. The OC's office (OCO) ensures that the OC functions smoothly and productively, orchestrates significant projects across the firm, and adds value by embracing standardization, simplification, and automation. It also advocates for enduring, dataoriented strategies to enhance DESIS. Moreover, OCO aids in strategic decision-making and initiatives throughout DESIS, encouraging an environment where empirical practices and constant learning prevail to foster innovation and operational effectiveness. The Manager – Real Estate and Facilities Planning in the OCO will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s office space across multiple locations. This role entails strategic planning, project management, and regular interaction with various business units to ensure effective utilization of office spaces and to meet the growing needs of the organization.

        What you’ll do day-to-day

        You will report to the Chief of Staff to the OC and be responsible for various aspects of project management, space planning, and stakeholder management. You will lead the planning and execution of DESIS’ future office space projects, developing and managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion. Additionally, you will analyze commercial proposals and contracts from vendors, integrating this information into the project’s budget model. Regularly tracking headcount forecasts and office utilization rates will help you anticipate and plan for future space requirements, including seasonal demand. You will ensure optimal allocation of office spaces, cabins, and seats among business units, setting guidelines and monitoring deviations from the plan while producing countermeasures as needed. You will be expected to engage in effective communication and alignment on office space planning with Administration, Legal, Finance, Business Unit Chiefs of Staff, and business team leads. You will also engage with real estate consultants, aggregators, and vendors, managing relationships and negotiations to secure favorable terms. Furthermore, you will work closely with the Administration and business teams to oversee the rightful allocation and utilization of seats and office spaces, developing and implementing strategies to manage space usage more efficiently.

        Who we’re looking for

        Basic qualifications:

        • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification
        • 8-12 years of experience in project or program management within Administrative or similar operations roles, with demonstrated success in handling office space projects either internally or as an external consultant
        • Professional certifications or equivalent proven experience in competencies such as PMP, Business Process Modelling, and Lean Six Sigma
        • Proficiency in project management tools, service management tools, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
        • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
        • Experience in project-specific budget planning (modelling)
        • Robust background in real estate, facilities management, and project management

         

        Preferred qualifications:

        • An MBA Degree.

        At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

        Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

        Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

        The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

        Candidates who are residents of California (any such candidate, a “California Resident”) should click here for our CCPA Recruitment Personal Information Privacy Notice.

        The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

        The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

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