Corporate and Workplace Solutions-Associate- Ground Transport

POSITION SUMMARY

An associate in the Workplace Experience team with management responsibility for delivering excellence in Ground Transportation function for Goldman Sachs in India, with a primary focus on Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Core focus: Takes ownership and accountability for Ground transportation function within Onsite Solutions and part of Workplace Experience team.
Support the GT vertical lead in development of the strategies in line with regional and global directions, to ensure the effective delivery of the various services to meet the business requirements
Build strong working relationships and engage with stakeholders to execute the business strategy and change management at a micro level.
Ensure strategic alignment with counterparts and stakeholders across regions
Client focus along with managing expectations to deliver excellence while ensuring commercial effectiveness by optimizing resources, cost avoidance and ensuring invoicing to the Firm is accurate
Review operations data and provide interpretation and analysis to the team to track progress to plan for both short and long term focus.
Risk management and control through audits, compliance and other governance initiatives
Budgeting, expense management and financial due diligence
Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Take a position on issues and influence others' opinions with persuasive recommendations

Role Overview:

The Ground Transport Associate will manage day-to-day operations of the India ground transportation program. This includes ensuring operational efficiency, driving commercial effectiveness, and managing vendor relationships. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to align business requirements with strategic objectives.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Ground Transport management in a fast-paced corporate organization with preference to Banking or Fintech industry. Experience in managing large-scale multi city operations will be a definite advantage and with 3-4 years in a leadership role.
Manage daily operations related to ground transportation services.
Continuously enhance service levels and manage client expectations.
Personal integrity, initiative, leadership qualities and the ability to manage in a fast faced environment
Effective role model/strong leadership skills
Expertise on MS office and data analytics
Understanding of industry evolution in the adaption of technology
Proven ability to develop credibility with clients and to build and maintain relationships
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards
Refine processes, standardize operating procedures, and drive periodic assessments and improvements.
Ability to navigate in ambiguity and be nimble in face of challenging/changing environment
Must be a risk manager identifying and managing critical and inherent business risks
Oversee budgeting, expense management, and financial due diligence.
Strong negotiating and commercial skills

Key Competencies:

Client focus and service enhancement
Strategic thinking and operational efficiency
Vendor management and stakeholder collaboration
Risk and compliance management