DGM – Strategic Initiatives

Job title: DGM – Strategic Initiatives

Company: Godrej & Boyce


Job description: Job Description:General Manager – StrategyGodrej Properties Limited (GPL)Mumbai HOJob Title: General Manager – StrategyJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeFunction: StrategyBusiness: Godrej Properties LimitedLocation: Mumbai HOAbout Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC)GILAC is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.Key responsibilities:Responsibility AreaKey ActivitiesStrategic Initiatives

• Work with Functional Heads and Region Heads on key strategic assignments
• Conduct detailed design of initiatives, bringing in best practices and insights from internal and external sources
• Identify and address gaps in business process and ensure their effective implementation across the organization
• Drive implementation with cross-functional teams and regional teams
• Own the execution and delivery of all chosen transformational projects and ensure regular problem solving, tracking and de-bottlenecking
• Project management of large scale initiatives – escalation of issues and roadblocks along with mitigating actions to relevant owners, sponsors and senior leadership team members
• Working with external consultants like Bain, McKinsey to drive strategic priorities

• Working on short-term strategic assignments for MD’s office

Business Planning

• Working closely with the Business Planning team & Zonal Strategy teams during the annual operating plan preparation
• Leading initiatives to improve the business planning processes e.g. overhead budgeting process

Executive communication

• Preparing executive presentations for Chairman, MD and Board of Directors

Working Relationships (Internal and External)Interface TypePurpose of InteractionInternal InterfaceFor Strategic assignments and Executive communicationSolution Design, Implementation and Overall Project ManagementExternal InterfaceConsultants, 3P Vendors/Solution providers etc. (Purpose of interaction: Business & Technology Solution development & implementation)Skills Required:

• Ability to think logically and breakdown complex business problems into manageable tasks.
• Self-starter with an ability to work through ambiguity.
• PMO skills – Project Planning & Scheduling, creating project charters, Stakeholder management, Reporting & documentation etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and business acumen
• Ability to present issues clearly and provide answers
• Strong leadership, influencing and people management skills to be able to drive cross functional assignments and decisions
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) to engage with senior stakeholders and to make CEO–level presentations
• Proficiency in MS- excel modelling, sound understanding of financial modelling
• High on initiative, ownership, pro-active approach and self-driven
• A knack for fun through innovation and out-of-box thinking and the energy to go the extra mile

Qualification & Experience:

• Undergrad from leading institutions
• MBA from Tier 1 (IIMs/ISB/MDI/XLRI/FMS) or international business schools
• Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Top Management consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG and A.T. Kearney
• Experience of working on large business transformation projects with cross-functional teams
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with C-Suite.

What’s in it for you?Be an equal parentMaternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on returnPaternity support, including paid leaveNew mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelAdoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave optionsNo place for discrimination at GodrejGender-neutral anti-harassment policySame sex partner benefits at par with married spousesGender transition supportWe are selfish about your wellnessComprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up optionsTrust based sick leaveMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej WayStructured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievementsPerformance-based earning opportunitiesAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse – especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities – helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.

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Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Job date: Fri, 30 May 2025 22:28:11 GMT

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