PURPOSE The Assistant General Manager
- Project Planning will be responsible for managing the end-to-end project lifecycle of hospitality projects, from concept planning, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and final handover. The role will drive project planning, scheduling, monitoring, risk management, stakeholder coordination, governance, and reporting to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality project delivery. The incumbent will leverage digital tools, AI-enabled analytics, and contemporary project management practices to improve planning accuracy, project visibility, risk identification, reporting efficiency, and decision-making. Hospitality project planning and delivery experience is mandatory. KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Head – Project Planning & Execution Interacts with:
• External – Architects & Design Consultants, International Hospitality Operators, PMC Consultants, Contractors & Vendors, Government & Statutory Authorities, Brand Representatives
• Internal
- Functional Heads – Hospitality & Residential Operations, Engineering & Projects Teams, Security , Finance & Procurement, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Leadership

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning & Control
• Develop, monitor, and maintain integrated master project schedules covering design, procurement, execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Establish project milestones, critical paths, dependencies, resource plans, and recovery schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved timelines and identify potential delays, risks, and bottlenecks.
• Recommend and drive corrective actions to ensure adherence to project delivery targets.
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones and business commitments. End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management
• Manage assigned hospitality projects through the complete project lifecycle from concept to completion and handover.
• Ensure seamless coordination across design, procurement, commercial, contracts, execution, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Drive project governance, execution discipline, and timely decision-making to meet delivery objectives. Project Monitoring, MIS & Reporting




• Develop and maintain project dashboards, trackers, and management information systems (MIS).
• Prepare periodic reports, executive summaries, presentations, and status updates for leadership review.
• Monitor project health through key performance indicators including schedule adherence, risk status, approvals, costs, and resource deployment.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and data-driven reporting across all projects. Stakeholder Management & Coordination
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Design, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Site Teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and project partners to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines.
• Lead project review meetings and track closure of action items. Risk Management & Escalation
• Identify and monitor project risks, constraints, approval delays, vendor issues, and interdepartmental dependencies.
• Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Proactively escalate critical issues with impact assessment, mitigation measures, and recommended actions.
• Drive timely resolution of bottlenecks affecting project delivery. Cost & Resource Planning
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and resource planning activities.
• Monitor schedule impact on project costs and productivity.
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and services required for execution. Digital Transformation & AI Enablement
• Leverage AI-enabled project management tools and digital platforms to improve planning accuracy, forecasting, schedule tracking, and risk prediction.
• Utilize data analytics and AI-driven insights for dependency mapping, delay analysis, resource optimization, and decision support.
• Drive automation of reporting, dashboards,



and project monitoring processes.
• Promote adoption of technology-led solutions to enhance project governance, visibility, and operational efficiency. Governance & Process Excellence
• Establish and maintain standardized project planning and reporting frameworks across projects.
• Ensure compliance with approved processes, governance protocols, and organizational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project controls, planning methodologies, and execution practices. JOB REQUIREMENTS / HIRING PROFILE QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering/construction management.
• MBA, PMP, Primavera Certification, or equivalent project management qualification preferred WORK EXPERIENCE
• 12-18 years of relevant experience in project planning, project controls, and project management.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hospitality projects including hotels, resorts, luxury residences, mixed-use hospitality developments, or large-scale interior fit-outs.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning through handover KNOWLEDGE
• Luxury Hospitality Development & Brand Standards
• Project Lifecycle Management (Concept to Handover)
• Construction Planning, Scheduling & Project Controls
• Cost Management, Budgeting & Value Engineering
• Contract Administration (FIDIC/Equivalent Standards)
• Procurement & Supply Chain Processes
• Project Risk Management & Mitigation
• Commissioning, Operational Readiness & Handover
• Statutory Approvals, Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Digital Project Management Tools, AI-Enabled Analytics & Reporting SKILLS
• Strategic Project Planning & Execution
• End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Project Controls & Performance Monitoring
• Contract & Vendor Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Negotiation, Communication & Influencing Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• AI & Digital Tools Adoption for Project Management

📌 Assistant General Manager Projects (Gurugram)
🏢 DLF Hospitality
📍 Gurugram