Job Description

About the Company

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Ascentis is a leading program and project management consultancy dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences through strategic leadership, innovative design solutions, and excellence in project delivery.

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About the Role

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Serve as the primary Ascentis lead for a large client program. Partner directly with client leadership (CEO, CFO, and executive stakeholders) to define development goals, align business objectives, and establish performance benchmarks.

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Responsibilities

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- Lead internal cross-functional teams and external partners, including designers, contractors, and vendors.
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- Translate client vision into actionable project and design briefs, ensuring clear articulation of project objectives, design intent, and user experience strategy.
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- Lead preparation of Project Execution Plans, including scheduling, budgeting, phasing strategy, and procurement planning.
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- Advise clients on project delivery strategies, design best practices, and technical compliance requirements.
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- Drive value engineering and design optimization efforts in collaboration with in-house and third-party experts.
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- Provide hands-on leadership during feasibility studies, concept design, and consultant selection stages.
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- Ensure tight control of project timelines through rigorous program management, proactive risk analysis, and timely decision-making.
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- Own the project budgeting process end-to-end—from initial feasibility assessments to final reconciliation—with clear cost control mechanisms at every phase.
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- Drive accountability on cost and schedule across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
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- Champion disciplined execution to deliver projects on time and within agreed budgets, without compromising design quality or operational performance.
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- Lead project delivery from concept design through procurement and construction.
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- Ensure compliance with international quality standards, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
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- Lead project review meetings, site inspections, and executive-level reporting.
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- Steer change management processes, cost reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
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- Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers, design managers, planners, commercial managers, and construction professionals.
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- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence across all levels of the project team.
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- Ensure continuous alignment between client expectations and internal delivery standards.
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Qualifications

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- 20+ years of international experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of delivering large, complex developments on schedule and within budget.
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- Strong background in the complete project development lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement and construction.
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- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex stakeholder environments.
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- Deep understanding of procurement, cost control, construction logistics, and design coordination.
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- Confident communicator with executive presence and high emotional intelligence.
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- Prior experience leading multi-project or multi-asset portfolios is preferred.
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- Experience managing projects in developing countries is preferred.
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Required Skills

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- Strong program and project management skills.
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- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
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- Proficiency in budgeting, commercial management, and cost control.
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- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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- Solid decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
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Preferred Skills

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- Experience delivering international projects across commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, or institutional sectors.
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- Knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices.
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- Familiarity with international project delivery standards, procurement methodologies, and quality management systems.
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Equal Opportunity Statement

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Ascentis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or background.

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