Site Manager
HybridHyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Summary
Lead the successful launch and daily management of the new India subsidiary as the founding member of the office. Identify, negotiate, and execute lease agreements for office space in Hyderabad, while coordinating IT procurement for hardware, networking, and security systems to create a day-one ready environment. Manage local vendors for facility maintenance and partner with HR and Finance to establish compliant policies, payroll, and onboarding processes for the core engineering team. Act as the primary point of contact for global HQ, reporting progress on setup milestones and budget spend while aligning the site with global standards.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in operations or engineering management
- at least 5+ years in a leadership role within the Indian software/tech industry
- Proven track record of setting up a foreign entity's first office in India from 'zero to one'
- Deep familiarity with Indian labor laws
- Deep familiarity with MCA filing processes
- Deep familiarity with GST/Taxation frameworks
- Exceptional project management skills
- ability to work autonomously in a high-pressure, 'startup' environment
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
- Fluent in the local regional language
- excellent negotiation skills
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or a professional degree in Business Management
- Experience in an 'Engineering Manager' or 'Technical Program Manager' capacity within a SaaS or software development firm
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