Manager - Project Planning

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-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability. www.godrejproperties.com

Key responsibilities 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Who are we looking for? Education:

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