Director Development-

3 days ago

Delhi NCR, India Wenwomen Entrepreneur Network Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

Development Director

Reports to : Managing Director India

Team : Project managers, design managers, construction managers, planners, QC engineers, HSE engineers, etc. Team of ~40 at the moment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Serve as the primary lead for all client hospitality projects (currently ~12 greenfield, brownfield, and renovation projects under active management).
  • Partner directly with client leadership (CEO, CFO) to define development goals, brand alignment, and performance benchmarks.
  • Lead internal cross-functional teams and external partners, including designers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Translate client vision into actionable project and design briefs, ensuring clear articulation of brand standards and guest experience strategy.

Development & Design Advisory

  • Lead preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), including scheduling, budgeting, phasing strategy, and procurement planning.
  • Advise client on hotel operator brand standards and ensure alignment with brand technical guidelines.
  • Drive value engineering and design optimization efforts in collaboration with in-house and third-party experts.
  • Provide hands-on leadership during feasibility, concept design, and consultant selection stages.

Timeline and Budget Control

  • Ensure tight control of project timelines through rigorous programme management, proactive risk analysis, and timely decision-making.
  • Own the project budgeting process end-to-end from initial feasibility assessments to final reconciliation with clear cost control mechanisms at every phase.
  • Drive accountability on cost and schedule across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Champion disciplined execution to deliver projects on time and within agreed budgets, without compromising design integrity or operational performance.

Delivery Oversight

  • Lead project delivery from concept design through procurement and construction.
  • Ensure compliance with international quality standards, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
  • Lead project review meetings, site inspections, and high-level reporting.
  • Steer the change management process, cost reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor and lead a multi-disciplinary team of project managers, design managers, planners, commercial managers, and construction professionals.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence across all levels of the project team.
  • Ensure continuous alignment between client expectations and internal delivery standards.

Required Experience & Skills

o 20+ years of international experience in project management, including proven track record of delivering complex hospitality assets on schedule and within budget.

o Strong background in hotel development lifecycle: from design through procurement and construction.

o Demonstrated experience with operator-led design and technical standards for 5 star hotels

o Deep understanding of procurement, cost control, construction logistics, and design coordination.

o Confident communicator with executive presence and high emotional intelligence.

o Prior experience leading multi-asset hospitality portfolios preferred.

o Experience managing projects in developing countries is preferred.

Required Education

o Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.

o Master's degree in real estate development, construction management, or business administration is highly preferred.

o Additional certifications (PMP, RICS, LEED, or equivalent) will be valued, especially where relevant to cost, sustainability, or schedule control.

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