Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hospitality Development & Projects

Location: Pune, Maharashtra (Travel to Nanded & project sites as required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: 24–36 Lakhs per annum (Fixed) + Performance Incentives (based on experience and capability)

About the Role

A leading Pune-based real estate group is looking for an experienced CEO – Hospitality Development & Projects to lead the end-to-end development of multiple hospitality assets across Maharashtra.

This is a strategic leadership role for a seasoned professional with expertise in hospitality development, real estate, construction, project finance, statutory approvals, and stakeholder management. The selected candidate will take complete ownership of hotel projects—from concept and planning through construction, commissioning, and opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete lifecycle of hospitality development projects from concept to hotel opening.
• Develop project strategies, governance frameworks, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, hotel operators, contractors, and project management teams.
• Oversee design development, budgeting, procurement, construction, and pre-opening activities.
• Drive statutory approvals, regulatory compliance, and government liaison.
• Manage project finance, CAPEX planning, budgeting, cash flow, and lender coordination.
• Lead vendor selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and procurement.
• Monitor project timelines, quality, costs, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Present regular project updates, MIS reports, dashboards, and board presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Ideal Candidate

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years in hospitality or mixed-use real estate development.
• Proven track record of delivering greenfield hotel projects from concept to completion.
• Experience with branded hotel developments is highly preferred.

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• MBA in Finance, Projects, Operations, Real Estate, or Infrastructure preferred.

Preferred Background

Candidates from hospitality developers, hotel development companies, hospitality-focused real estate firms, project management consultancies, or integrated hospitality development organizations are encouraged to apply.

Experience working with international or leading hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Accor, IHG, Radisson, Taj, Oberoi, ITC Hotels, Wyndham, or similar will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

• Hospitality Development
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Real Estate Development
• Project Finance
• CAPEX & Budgeting
• Contracts & Procurement
• Government Liaison
• Regulatory Approvals
• Risk Management
• Cost Control
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Strategic Planning

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ensuring quality execution and statutory compliance.
• Driving cost optimization and commercial performance.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Preparing hotels for seamless operational launch.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of landmark hospitality projects from the ground up while working closely with promoters, investors, consultants, and leading hotel brands. If you're passionate about building exceptional hospitality assets and thrive in an ownership-driven leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Compensation: 24–36 LPA + Performance Incentives

• Apply now if you have successfully delivered hospitality projects from concept to completion and are ready to lead multiple high-value developments.