Manager- Strategic Projects

Role Purpose:

To drive strategic initiatives, process improvements, governance, and digitization within the Contracts & Procurement (C&P) function. The role will focus on streamlining systems, ensuring compliance, and implementing best practices to strengthen efficiency and transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the C&P leadership team to conceptualize and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancement projects to bring efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and governance frameworks across the C&P function.
• Lead and support digitization initiatives including vendor portals, procurement systems, and automation of workflows.
• Track KPIs, prepare dashboards, and provide insights to leadership for effective decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with projects, finance, legal, and IT teams to ensure alignment and successful rollouts.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices in real estate procurement and contracting; recommend improvements.
• Support change management and capability-building initiatives within the C&P team.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• MBA from a reputed institute (mandatory).
• 610 years of experience, preferably in real estate strategy/operations, procurement strategy, or management consulting.
• Strong understanding of real estate operations and procurement processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, governance, policy frameworks, and system implementations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Preferred Background:

• Professionals from the strategy departments of real estate developers.
• Candidates from management consulting firms with exposure to real estate, infrastructure, or procurement transformation projects.

Whats in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now

We look forward to meeting you.