Rajeev Balachandran

Experience

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  Lord Krishna Bank

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Senior Manager Premises
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  Yes Bank Ltd

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2007

  Asst Vice President
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  Standard Chartered Bank

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for project delivery capability related to capital projects- collect specific requirement aligning the Business investment plans with Group and Country CRES programs. Simplify standards, processes and enhance deepen team capability that improve systematic project implementation performance metrics while achieving space optimization and cost rationalization.Responsible to manage project approvals, KPI and performance reporting. Support CRES Country PM network with resource planning, value engineering and risk assessment in rolling out core and transformational projects together. Assist business to develop aligned annual premises investment plan while ensuring YoY end-to-end project execution that enables continuous improvement in premises quality (i.e. requirements, Due Diligience, site selection, approvals, construction and FM). Provide management feedback and direction that influence Group Real Estate, Environmental and facility management technical standards suitable to geography. Ensure collaborative engagement with GS & GTO to define and deliver strategies. Bring technical solutions and pragmatic outcomes that are in-line with objectives, affordable, global and local in operations, compliance and Brand. Show less

  • Regional Hub Project Manager - India & South Asia

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Head of Projects India

    Jun 2007 - Feb 2012
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  Johnson Controls

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Area Program Manager - India & South Asia

  SCB Account - Service Delivery India & SAResponsible for all capital works executed within the countries of operation. leading the capital planning process, budgeting, contracting and management of term contract parties, relationship management with landlords (and associated parties), clients, etc. Understanding local conditions and influencers that may impact projects (at all stages) etc.“Delivery role” - Support, plan and lead the project implementation team for specific projects executed within the respective area of control.Responsible for all of our Client’s project design and standards, delivering design consistency and quality through governance, process and management as well as a futures component that focuses on strategy, innovation and best in class design standardsResponsible for delivery of Workplace strategy and change intiatives for the provision of effective work environemnts and the infrastructure to support themLiasing with the Clients Workplace team on the strategic plan to consoildate building space by the introduction of Agile working.Supporting the workplace strategy seeking oppurtunities to reduce occupancy costs and operating costs through alternative workplace strategies and consolidation/co-location assessments Show less

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  Citibank

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

  Head of Design and Consturction - India & South Asia

  Responsible for all capital projects executed across India & SA. Key responsibilities include:- 1. Strategic initiatives and Innovation 2. Service quality and Customer satisfaction 3. Leadership, Talent and Culture 4. Risk Management and Control 5. Financial performance and Productivity. 6. Cost Management, Value Engineering and Responsible Finance 7. Drive Citi works agenda to oversubscribe seats and optimize portfolio 8. Environment and Sustainability

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  Novem Dot Solutions LLP

  Mar 2018 - now

  CEO