About the Company Ascentis is a leading program and project management consultancy dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences through strategic leadership, cutting-edge design solutions, and excellence in project delivery.

About the Role 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.

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 project objectives, design intent, and user experience strategy.
- Lead preparation of Project Execution Plans, including scheduling, budgeting, phasing strategy, and procurement planning.
- Advise clients on project delivery strategies, design best practices, and technical compliance requirements.
- Drive value engineering and design optimization efforts in collaboration with in-house and third-party experts.
- Provide hands-on leadership during feasibility studies, 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 quality 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 executive-level reporting.




- Steer change management processes, cost reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers, design managers, planners, commercial managers, and construction professionals.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence across all levels of the project team.
- Ensure continuous alignment between client expectations and internal delivery standards.

Qualifications - 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.

- Strong background in the complete project development lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement and construction.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex stakeholder environments.
- Deep understanding of procurement, cost control, construction logistics, and design coordination.
- Confident communicator with executive presence and high emotional intelligence.
- Prior experience leading multi-project or multi-asset portfolios is preferred.
- Experience managing projects in developing countries is preferred.

Required Skills - Strong program and project management skills.

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

Preferred Skills - Experience delivering international projects across commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, or institutional sectors.

- Knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices.
- Familiarity with international project delivery standards, procurement methodologies, and quality management systems.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

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