Head Operations COE

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Center of Excellence (COE)- Head

Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Mumbai HO

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Job Title:
COE– Head

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Function:
Operations

Business:
Godrej Properties Limited

Location:
Mumbai HO

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

Role Summary:

The CoE Lead will drive strategic initiatives, suggest robust construction methods, optimize construction processes, implement green building practices and foster innovation. This role demands strong leadership, industry expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement to achieve business excellence.

Key responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across projects.
2. Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, process improvements, and innovation.
3. Identify areas for process enhancements and standardisation to improve productivity and consistency.
4. Analyse performance metrics, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
5. Identify potential risks in project execution and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively
6. Develop and implement best practices across projects to enhance efficiency.
7. Promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in construction and real estate development.
8. Foster a culture of continuous learning, upskilling, and knowledge sharing within the organisation.
9. Engage with external stakeholders, consultants, and partners to adopt global best practices.

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• · bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Business, or related fields; MBA preferred.
• · Proven leadership in managing large teams and complex projects.
• · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• · Expertise in process improvement methodologies is desirable.

Experience :

• · 20+ years of experience in residential real estate, with a focus on strategic operations, process excellence, or project management.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong leadership and people management
• Project management and process optimization
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What's 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.