About the Company /n 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. /n /n About the Role /n 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. /n /n Responsibilities /n /n

- Lead internal cross-functional teams and external partners, including designers, contractors, and vendors.

/n

- Translate client vision into actionable project and design briefs, ensuring clear articulation of project objectives, design intent, and user experience strategy.

/n

- Lead preparation of Project Execution Plans, including scheduling, budgeting, phasing strategy, and procurement planning.

/n

- Advise clients on project delivery strategies, design best practices, and technical compliance requirements.

/n

- Drive value engineering and design optimization efforts in collaboration with in-house and third-party experts.

/n

- Provide hands-on leadership during feasibility studies, concept design, and consultant selection stages.

/n

- Ensure tight control of project timelines through rigorous program management, proactive risk analysis, and timely decision-making.

/n

- Own the project budgeting process end-to-end—from initial feasibility assessments to final reconciliation—with explicit cost control mechanisms at every phase.

/n





- Drive accountability on cost and schedule across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

/n

- Champion disciplined execution to deliver projects on time and within agreed budgets, without compromising design quality or operational performance.

/n

- Lead project delivery from concept design through procurement and construction.

/n

- Ensure compliance with international quality standards, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and sustainability objectives.

/n

- Lead project review meetings, site inspections, and executive-level reporting.

/n

- Steer change management processes, cost reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

/n

- Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers, design managers, planners, commercial managers, and construction professionals.

/n

- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence across all levels of the project team.

/n

- Ensure continuous alignment between client expectations and internal delivery standards.

/n /n /n Qualifications /n /n

- 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.

/n

- Strong background in the complete project development lifecycle,



from feasibility and design through procurement and construction.

/n

- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and complex stakeholder environments.

/n

- Deep understanding of procurement, cost control, construction logistics, and design coordination.

/n

- Confident communicator with executive presence and high emotional intelligence.

/n

- Prior experience leading multi-project or multi-asset portfolios is preferred.

/n

- Experience managing projects in developing countries is preferred.

/n /n /n Required Skills /n /n

- Strong program and project management skills.

/n

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

/n

- Proficiency in budgeting, commercial management, and cost control.

/n

- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

/n

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

/n /n /n Preferred Skills /n /n

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

/n

- Knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices.

/n

- Familiarity with international project delivery standards, procurement methodologies, and quality management systems.

/n /n /n Equal Opportunity Statement /n 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. /n

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