Assistant Manager - Operations and Sustainability
Job Description
Job Description - Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability
Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 6–8 years of relevant experience
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability will support the efficient operation of commercial properties while driving sustainability initiatives, resource efficiency, regulatory compliance and cost optimisation. The role involves coordinating with property operations teams, service partners and stakeholders to improve building performance and support environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description - Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability
Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 6–8 years of relevant experience
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager – Operations & Sustainability will support the efficient operation of commercial properties while driving sustainability initiatives, resource efficiency, regulatory compliance and cost optimisation. The role involves coordinating with property operations teams, service partners and stakeholders to improve building performance and support environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operations of commercial properties and ensure smooth, efficient functioning of building services.
- Monitor energy and water consumption, identify inefficiencies and recommend measures to reduce resource usage and operating costs.
- Coordinate waste management, recycling and other sustainability initiatives across properties.
- Track sustainability and ESG data, prepare periodic reports and maintain accurate records for internal reviews and external reporting.
- Coordinate with facility teams, vendors, consultants and other stakeholders to implement operational and sustainability improvements.
- Support compliance with applicable environmental, safety and building-related regulations, standards and internal policies.
- Assist with sustainability assessments, energy-efficiency initiatives, green-building requirements and decarbonisation efforts.
- Review operational performance and key metrics; identify opportunities for cost control, process improvement and better service delivery.
- Support audits, inspections, documentation and closure of observations within agreed timelines.
- Prepare presentations, dashboards and management updates on operational performance and sustainability progress.
- Engineering graduate is mandatory.
- MBA in Finance or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, property/facility operations, hospitality, sustainability/ESG consulting or a related field.
- Understanding of building operations, utilities, energy and water management, waste management and cost optimisation.
- Working knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting, environmental compliance and performance metrics.
- Strong coordination, analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboards or data-reporting tools is an advantage.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage tasks, timelines and documentation effectively.
- Candidates from commercial real estate, hospitality, Big 4 consulting firms, property management or sustainability/ESG-related functions will be preferred.
- Operational excellence and attention to detail
- Data analysis and reporting
- Stakeholder and vendor coordination
- Cost-conscious and solution-oriented approach
- Interest in sustainability and continuous improvement