Deputy General Manager Planning

Position Overview

Deputy General Manager Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the

  development, implementation, and management of comprehensive project plans

  , including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, contracts, execution, and quality teams to ensure

  seamless integration and timely delivery

  of project milestones.
• Conduct

  micro-level planning

  to optimize workflows, resource allocation, and productivity.

• Track and monitor project progress

  , identify variances, and propose corrective actions to meet project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain

  budget forecasts

  , track expenditures, and ensure effective financial control mechanisms.
• Analyze project performance data to

  identify risks and opportunities

  , and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Support the preparation of

  progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses

  for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure

  alignment with overall project objectives

  .
• Promote

  project management best practices

  and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support, mentor, and guide

  junior planning engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve planning excellence.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in

  Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

  – mandatory.

• NICMAR certification

  or equivalent specialization in Project Management/Planning – preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years

  of relevant experience in project planning and control functions for

  large-scale construction projects

  , ideally in

  residential multistoried developments or township projects

  .
• Demonstrated experience in

  micro-planning, budgeting, scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination

  .

Skills and Competencies

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Proficiency in

  project planning software

  (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel-based tracking tools).
• Strong analytical and numerical ability for data-driven planning and forecasting.
• Solid understanding of

  construction methodologies, resource management, and cost control

  principles.
• Ability to identify and resolve planning bottlenecks proactively.

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies:

• Excellent

  communication and interpersonal skills

  for effective stakeholder coordination.
• High level of

  attention to detail

  and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong

  leadership qualities

  with the ability to guide and motivate planning teams.
• Effective

  problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making

  abilities.
• Adaptability to handle

  multiple concurrent projects

  in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before 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.