General Manager - Operations
Location : Dehradun
Experience : 8-14 years in Operations, Facility / Property Management, or Hospitality
Type : Full-time | On-site
Note : This is a Dehradun-based position. ONLY open to candidates currently in Dehradun, as well as professionals from Dehradun who are looking to relocate back.
About IKSANA Hospitality :
IKSANA is Uttarakhand's leading coworking and managed office ecosystem, with 5 centers across Dehradun and over 2,700 desks (1,000 more in pipeline). We go beyond providing workspaces - we deliver hospitality-inspired, tech-enabled environments that foster productivity, collaboration, and growth. Our mission is to empower professionals in emerging cities by combining global standards with deep local roots.
The Role :
- As General Manager - Operations, you will be the custodian of Iksana Hospitality's service promise across all centers. This is not just an operations role-it is a leadership mandate central to Iksana's growth story. You will own the end-to-end functioning of our coworking ecosystem, ensuring that every Iksana center delivers the same hallmark of hospitality-driven, world-class experience that defines our brand.
- Your role is pivotal in building scalable systems that can handle rapid expansion, transforming daily operational routines into a structured, repeatable, and efficient model. By doing so, you will ensure seamless functioning 247, allowing the Founder to channel energy into growth, new centers, and strategic partnerships-knowing that the operational backbone of the organization is secure in your hands.
Key Responsibilities :
Multi-Center Leadership :
Works closely with the Management on Vision, Expansion, Fundraising, Partnerships, and New Initiatives.Provide strategic direction and oversight across all Iksana centersEstablish a consistent standard of excellence across FO, HK, Security, IT, Cafeteria & MaintenanceAnticipate risks and design preventive frameworks to ensure uninterrupted operationsTeam & Shift Leadership :
Lead and inspire a 100+ member workforce across functions and shiftsBuild leadership capability within the team through coaching, mentoring, and structured reviewsDrive a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, ownership, and service excellenceIdentify training needs, design development programs, and implement skill-building initiatives to continuously upgrade team capabilitiesSOPs & Quality Governance :
Institutionalize world-class SOPs across centersIntroduce digital monitoring systems and dashboards for real-time quality controlLead periodic operational audits and implement continuous improvement initiativesClient Experience Leadership :
Champion Iksana's hospitality-driven brand promise at every client touchpointAct as the highest point of escalation, ensuring quick resolution and client trustTranslate client feedback into systemic improvements and track NPS as a leadership metricVendor & Partner Management :
Build and nurture long-term vendor partnerships aligned to Iksana's service visionEnforce SLAs through structured governance and quarterly reviewsDevelop an alternate vendor ecosystem to minimize dependency risksCompliance & Risk Leadership :
Ensure Iksana exceeds statutory, civic, and safety compliance requirementsOversee regular safety drills, audits, and certifications at all centersCreate a culture of compliance as a non-negotiable pillar of operationsFinancial & Operational Control :
Own the operational budget for all centers and drive cost optimization strategiesBalance service quality with financial prudence by leveraging data-driven insightsPresent operational and financial performance to leadership with recommendationsData & Insights for Strategy :
Build reporting structures (dashboards, MIS) for real-time decision-makingTrack and analyze KPIs such as occupancy, downtime, escalations, and service SLAsShare actionable insights that influence business strategy and expansionCross-Functional Leadership :
Owns end-to-end business operations : strategy execution, scaling systems, cross-functional leadership (Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, etc.).Partner with Sales, Projects, Finance, and HR to ensure aligned growthDrive operational readiness and transition planning for new centersCollaborate with leadership to address client-specific operational needsCrisis & Change Leadership :
Lead Iksana's response during emergencies and unexpected disruptionsStay accessible as a senior leader beyond business hours when requiredDocument learnings and evolve crisis management frameworks for the futureWho Will Fit This Role :
Graduate with Diploma / Degree / PG in Hotel or Facility Management.8-14 years managing large-scale, multi-site operations in coworking, hospitality, or commercial real estate.Strong leadership in 247 service environments.Hands-on knowledge of facilities, compliance, and client servicing.Tech-savvy with dashboards, reporting tools, and property management systems.Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and deeply committed to service quality.Willing to work on-site beyond regular hours and step in during exigencies.(ref : iimjobs.com)