Updated with the location as Bengaluru New BEL Road.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Manager – Commercial Licensing & Operations

Position Details

Department: Commercial Operations
Location: Bengaluru – New BEL Road
Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Commercial Licensing & Operations to independently manage the organisation's licenses, registrations, permits, approvals, renewals, and commercial operational requirements across multiple locations.

The role will be responsible for end-to-end coordination with Government Authorities, Municipal Bodies, Regulatory Authorities, Consultants, Vendors, Landlords, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely approvals and uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing & Permits

- Manage end-to-end commercial licenses, registrations, permits, NOCs, approvals, and certificates.
- Handle recent applications, renewals, amendments, transfers, and closures.
- Maintain a centralised License & Permit Tracker and Renewal Calendar.
- Ensure timely renewals and prevent expiry or operational disruption.
- Identify location-specific licensing and permit requirements.

Government Liaison

- Coordinate directly with Government Departments, Municipal Authorities, and Regulatory Bodies.
- Manage applications, submissions, inspections, follow-ups, queries, and approvals.
- Resolve licensing-related issues and ensure timely closure of pending matters.
- Maintain records of government correspondence and approvals.

Commercial Operations

- Manage licensing requirements for new offices, branches, facilities, and business locations.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, Business, Property/Facilities, and other stakeholders for required documentation.




- Ensure all required commercial approvals are in place before commencement or continuation of operations.
- Monitor changes in business activities or locations requiring new or amended approvals.

Consultant & Vendor Management

- Manage external licensing consultants and agencies.
- Track applications, deliverables, timelines, and pending actions.
- Ensure consultants deliver applications and renewals within agreed timelines.

Documentation & MIS

- Maintain complete and updated records of all licenses, permits, registrations, and approvals.
- Prepare location-wise licensing MIS and renewal reports.
- Highlight upcoming expiries, delays, critical risks, and pending government approvals to management.

Key Skills

- Commercial Licensing & Registration
- Permit & Approval Management
- Government Liaison
- Commercial Operations
- New Location Licensing
- License Renewal Management
- Municipal & Regulatory Coordination
- Commercial Documentation
- Consultant Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong Follow-up & Negotiation Skills
- MS Excel & MIS Reporting

Qualification & Experience

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Commercial Operations, Licensing, Registrations, Permits, Regulatory Approvals, or Government Liaison.
- Strong experience managing multiple licenses and commercial approvals across multiple locations is preferred.
- Hands-on experience dealing with Government Authorities and external licensing consultants is essential.

Ideal Candidate

- Strong hands-on licensing and commercial operations experience.
- Excellent Government Authority liaison and follow-up skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple locations and deadlines.
- Strong commercial understanding and problem-solving ability.
- High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

📌 Senior Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Aavana Hr
📍 Bengaluru