Zonal Planning Head

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Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) 

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Job Title: General Manager - Planning 

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited 

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. MIS Management and Automation:

• Lead the automation and enhancement of Management Information Systems (MIS) to streamline reporting.
• Drive project progress monitoring through the identification of gaps and escalation of critical issues such as:
  • Labour and staff shortages.
  • Delays in contract awards.
  • Non-operational issues like design gaps and P&L variances.
• Regularly interact with internal teams and external stakeholders (Consultants, contractors) for status updates, issue resolution, and collaboration.
• Ensure linkage of quality processes to project schedules for timely execution.
• Support zonal teams with construction solutions to address site bottlenecks.
• Track and monitor progress in key gap areas across all projects.
• PCP (Project Control Plan) tracking and ensuring adherence.
• Oversee last-mile delivery, including tracking USPs and delivering on key performance indicators.
• Prepare MD decks for CBE, collection, and quality reviews.
• Develop and replicate Management Committee (MC) reports focusing on critical gaps like finishing, labour shortfall, contract award delays, and design delays.
• Ensure consistency in MC reports across zonal teams.
• Manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively.

2. Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Standardize project schedules across all projects and zones to ensure consistency.
• Ensure accurate and timely upload of ASTA schedules and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor projects to meet MSO (Master Schedule of Operations) commitments.
• Continuously improve project schedules to optimize quality and time.
• Implement new technological solutions to enhance project execution timelines and quality.
• Ensure process compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for project execution.
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Drive HO (Head Office) Ops initiatives for planning and implementation of key projects.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
• Work closely with internal teams, including zonal and project teams, to remove bottlenecks and facilitate solutions.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination among all stakeholders for effective project execution.

4. Quality Control and Process Improvement:

• Ensure all quality processes are integrated into project schedules and are closely monitored.
• Track and monitor project quality in alignment with progress.
• Identify and address operational gaps through SOPs, guidelines, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to improve activity sequencing to enhance quality and time optimization.

5. Recognition and Achievements:

• Drive the creation, maintenance, and analysis of an operational achievements database.
• Highlight and facilitate acknowledgment and reward processes for high-performing teams and individuals.
• Foster a culture of recognition and continuous improvement through a structured rewards and recognition framework.

6. Reporting & Tracking:

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of MD decks covering:
  • Collection reviews.
  • Quality assessments.
  • CBE (Cost-Benefit Evaluation) reviews.
• Prepare Management Committee reports, ensuring focus on areas like:
  • Finishing gaps.
  • COC (Change of Contract).
  • Labour shortfalls and contract delays.
• Track progress across zonal projects, ensuring replication of standardized reports across regions.

Key Competencies:

• Strong project management and scheduling skills (ASTA knowledge preferred).
• Ability to lead MIS automation initiatives and drive data-driven decisions.
• Proven experience in problem-solving and escalation management in real estate or construction sectors.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external.
• Excellent knowledge of quality control processes and linkages to project schedules.
• Technologically adept in exploring and implementing new solutions.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Who are we looking for?

Education: 

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

Experience: 

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in project planning and management in the real estate or construction sector.

Skills:

• Expertise in ASTA Powerproject, project planning tools, and project tracking methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing large teams and stakeholders.

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.