Deputy General Manager - Project Director

Job Requirements

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.

https://www.godrejindustries.com

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+ years legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

www.godrejproperties.com

About the role

The Project Director is responsible for end-to-end leadership of assigned real estate projects, including business performance, project execution, financial governance, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership. The role ensures successful project delivery aligned with approved business plans, profitability targets, customer expectations, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Business & P&L Ownership
• Drive overall project performance with accountability for profitability, cash flows, cost optimization, and business outcomes.
• Lead execution of projects in alignment with approved business plans and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Oversee asset management initiatives to preserve and enhance project returns.
• Ensure effective day-to-day management of project operations, construction progress, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, and operational metrics to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including construction, design, sales, marketing, finance, legal, and customer experience.
• Project Execution & Delivery
• Ensure timely execution and delivery of projects while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Drive milestone-based project governance and ensure adherence to approved schedules and budgets.
• Oversee site management and execution excellence across all project phases.
• Ensure strong coordination between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Lead project review mechanisms to identify execution gaps and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Risk Management & Governance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting project timelines, costs, profitability, and customer commitments.
• Lead risk evaluation during pre-construction and under-construction phases.
• Develop mitigation plans and recommend strategic interventions for critical project risks.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, statutory requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Escalate key risks and provide actionable recommendations to leadership for timely decision-making.
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Identify process gaps and implement operational best practices across project functions.
• Ensure adherence to defined systems, processes, governance mechanisms, and project timelines.
• Support digital and process transformation initiatives to improve project monitoring and execution efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Build and lead high-performing project teams with strong execution orientation.
• Define goals, KPIs, and deliverables for team members aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and capability development discussions.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement within teams.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and customers effectively.

Work Experience

10–12 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

· 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers

· 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers

· Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

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

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

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

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

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 it has been 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 recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, 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.