PREM KUMAR ARORA
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ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EXPERT
SUMMARY
Head – Administration & Facilities with 27+ years of experience in managing large sites, multi-site property management operations and office space administration in India and Africa
Significant experience in leading teams, building & maintaining the site infrastructure, developing standard operating procedures, forecasts, capital project budgets, cost controls, reports, conducting facility inspections and managing service levels
Proficiency in planning the upkeep of office spaces, travel & transport coordination, supplier coordination and front desk, housekeeping, security, maintenance, procurement and contract activities
Strong commercial approach, organizational and negotiation skills essential to select and coordinate with external service providers for the maintenance, security and energy management of the organization’s assets
Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to prepare documents and tenders
KEY RESULT AREAS
Multi-site Administration & Facilities Management
Spearhead the administration & facilities operations at multiple sites of ManipalCigna in collaboration with facility managers and operations teams
Supervise, schedule and prioritize the maintenance activities, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire safety systems, etc., through maintenance teams
Coordinate with internal teams & outsourced agencies to ensure the seamless functioning of transport, housekeeping, food & catering, building access control systems, event management, travel and accommodation, etc.
Key Highlights:
ManipalCigna Health Insurance:
Essayed a key role in re-branding CignaTTK Health Insurance Company Limited under the new name, ManipalCigna Health Insurance Co. Ltd., in May 2019
Deftly planned and executed the expansion plans for the smooth functioning of 25 Branch Offices in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities in one year, within the approved budget
Selected by the senior management for the Annual Management Award for 2 consecutive years for initiating cost-savings and other proactive measures
ISON BPO Kenya Ltd.:
Facilitated efficient, timely and effective travel (ticketing, visas, accommodation, etc.) for employees during the MTN transition in 6 countries
Finalized space for call centers at best rentals in Zambia and Nigeria
Bharti Airtel Ltd.:
Solely, managed the project construction, renovation and relocation of Airtel Delhi Mobility office of 80,000 sq. ft. in Gurgaon along with the movement of 650 staff members
TNS India Pvt. Ltd.:
Independently, managed the movement of 8 medium-sized offices, acquisition of offices, and relocation of resources in 6 cities
Unitech Wireless:
Achieved significant revenue savings of INR 200+ Million by initiating and accomplishing real estate consolidation/space optimization efforts
Closed 55+ facilities with the collection of all security deposits, disposal of assets and peaceful settlement with all the landlords in seven circles
Established emergency response and business continuity plans for implementation across hub offices
Successfully, managed 122 facilities with a total area of around 800,000 sq. ft. and 200+ lease agreements
Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management
Perform the periodic review, negotiation and revision of annual maintenance contracts with external service providers such as contractors & vendors for infrastructure maintenance, office equipment, company assets, security, electrical, HVAC, fire safety systems, landscaping, transportation, food and catering services, etc., across sites
Undertake regular conduct of site inspections and facility audits to monitor the status of facilities and initiate corrective actions
Budgeting
Prepare annual operating budgets to monitor costs and expenses for assigned projects along with variance reports, work order progress reports and ad-hoc reports according to changing business requirements
Liaison & Coordination with External Agencies
Liaise with government authorities to obtain approvals regarding legal, health and safety compliance requirements
Human Resources Management
Manage the full recruiting cycle, including sourcing, pre-screening, coordinating HR interviews for various levels of designations, salary negotiations, reference checks, etc., to identify, attract and evaluate the best talent
Partner with the management to identify and redefine new HR processes related to hiring, induction and retention of employees
Design various employee manuals and handbooks
Co-create and drive effective employee relations, retention, employee engagement and recognition programs
Real Estate Acquisition & Project Management
Oversee and manage the purchase, lease, Insurance, maintenance of company vehicles and other assets, as well as asset disposal and scrap services in line with the company guidelines
Negotiate with landlords and finalize rental and other terms of acquisition related to new offices, other properties, including accommodation for expatriates
Expatriate Management
Interface with immigration agencies for obtaining the visa and work permits of expatriates
Formulate and implement expatriate policies
WORK HISTORY
Organization
Designation
Duration
ManipalCigna Health Insurance Co. Ltd., Mumbai, India
Head – Administration & Facilities (pan-India)
June 2017 – Till Date
ISON BPO Kenya Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya
General Manager – Administration – Africa
March 2015 – April 2016
Unitech Wireless Pvt. Ltd. (Telenor Group), Gurgaon & Mumbai, India
Head – Administration & Facilities
July 2010 – Nov 2013
TNS India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India
National Administration Head
Sept 2008 –- July 2010
Bharti Airtel Limited, New Delhi, India
Head – Administration & Facilities
March 2007 – Sept 2008
IMRB International, New Delhi, India
Senior Administration Manager
April 2001 – March 2007
The Positive Response, New Delhi, India
Recruitment Consultant
July 1997 – April 2001
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Gurgaon, India
Administrative Executive
March 1995 – July 1997
Indian Market Research Bureau, New Delhi, India
Administrative Executive
Oct 1992 – March 1995
World Growth Fund Limited, New Delhi, India
Senior Administrative Executive
Oct 1991 – Oct 1992
STP Limited, New Delhi, India
Establishment Officer
Jan 1991 – Oct 1991
Catvision Products Limited, New Delhi, India
Personnel & Administrative Executive
July 1987 – Dec 1990
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) from Sikkim Manipal University, India, 2015
Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University, India, 1991