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Project Management & Bid Process Expert

Location: Bengaluru (On-site, Central Bengaluru)

Client Sector: Tourism, Government, PSU

>>About KPMG India

KPMG in India has one of the leading food and agribusiness consulting practices offering a wide range of services to private enterprises, State governments, PSUs, Central government institutions and international donor organizations. The services encompass the overall spectrum from strategizing to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, market led interventions and co creating an enabling ecosystem and unlocking value for our clients within the Agri and allied sectors

Our focus lies in providing apt and well-timed solutions to our clients despite the dynamic and heterogenous nature of the sector. With 100+ professionals having a significant and hands on experience across agriculture and allied value chains including but not limited to horticulture, dairy and animal husbandry, aquaculture, poultry, and a footprint in 10+ states and central government departments in India.

>>About KPMG India: G&PS – IIDA

Advisory Industrial and infrastructure development holds critical significance for India's economic growth, acting as a catalyst for greenfield/ brownfield infrastructure development, industrial deepening, enhanced productivity, job creation and achieving ambitious development goals. The Government's unwavering commitment to advancing economic expansion is evident through transformative national programs and amplified capital spending. By strategically prioritizing these sectors, the government aims to lay the foundation for sustained progress, regional inclusivity, and heightened global competitiveness, helping ensure a robust and prosperous future for the nation. The Industrial and Infrastructure Development Advisory (IIDA) practice of KPMG in India has been advising and assisting India’s development objective by seamlessly bridging the gap between Government’s vision and execution, steering impactful initiatives across the spectrum of infrastructure, industrial and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development as well as tourism, leisure, and sports. Our multidisciplinary approach blends cutting-edge strategies, regulatory acumen, and global best practices. Our team of multi-domain experts has successfully delivered national priority strategic engagements, providing guidance and insights to central and state governments, Public Sector Units (PSUs), and multilateral institutions

>>Educational Qualification: Relevant Master’s degree

>>Minimum Years of Work Experience: 7 years

>>Relevant Work Experience Desired:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working on tourism / infrastructure projects for Central Government / State Government / PSU
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on procurement activities related to tourism / infrastructure sector
• Experience of preparation of services / consultancy tenders

>>Job Description:

The candidate shall be a part of the program management unit with tourism clients in the government sector. The team is providing strategic and program management support as well as helping draft and implement sectoral policies and facilitating investments and PPP in Karnataka’s tourism sector.

• Lead the preparation of RFQ / RFP / EOI and contract / concession agreement / MoUs
• Assist in evaluation bids, managing negotiations, and ensuring compliance with contract terms
• Undertake capacity building for bid process management
• Advise on innovative strategies to improve occupancy rates, customer satisfaction, and profitability of hotels and resorts
• Identify gaps in service delivery, efficiency, and profitability and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
• Help develop SOPs and benchmarks for operational excellence
• Develop frameworks to monitor the performance of hotels, resorts, tours, and service offerings
• Advise tourism corporations on strategies to improve occupancy rates, customer satisfaction, and profitability of hotels, resorts, tour packages, and service offerings
• Recommend enhancements to tour offerings to make them more attractive and competitive
• Support in digital transformation initiatives for tourism entities
• Contribute to the development of policies and strategies to enhance the operations and profitability of tourism corporations
• Provide insights into market trends, competitor performance, and customer expectations
• Develop and monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
• Ensure alignment of project deliverables with the strategic goals of Karnataka Tourism
• Assist in the implementation of Karnataka Tourism Policy and Karnataka Tourism Vision
• Explore collaborations to expand the reach and impact of tourism initiatives in Karnataka
• Benchmarking and recommendation on best practices by government agencies and PSUs
• Coordinate across government agencies, especially for integration of technology offerings

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