About the Company
Ascentis is a leading firm specializing in hospitality program management, dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences through strategic leadership and creative design solutions.

About the Role
Serve as the primary Ascentis lead for a large client hospitality program. Partner directly with client leadership (CEO, CFO) to define development goals, brand alignment, and performance benchmarks.

Responsibilities

Lead internal cross-functional teams and external partners, including designers, contractors, and vendors.
Translate client vision into actionable project and design briefs, ensuring clear articulation of brand standards and guest experience strategy.
Lead preparation of Project Execution Plans, including scheduling, budgeting, phasing strategy, and procurement planning.
Advise client on hotel operator brand standards and ensure alignment with brand technical guidelines.
Drive value engineering and design optimization efforts in collaboration with in-house and third-party experts.
Provide hands-on leadership during feasibility, concept design,



and consultant selection stages.
Ensure tight control of project timelines through rigorous program management, proactive risk analysis, and timely decision-making.
Own the project budgeting process end-to-end — from initial feasibility assessments to final reconciliation — with clear cost control mechanisms at every phase.
Drive accountability on cost and schedule across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
Champion disciplined execution to deliver projects on time and within agreed budgets, without compromising design integrity or operational performance.
Lead project delivery from concept design through procurement and construction.
Ensure compliance with international quality standards, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
Lead project review meetings, site inspections, and high-level reporting.
Steer the change management process, cost revi

📌 Senior Development Director (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ascentis Group
📍 Bengaluru