Land Acquisition Manager

The role of the DGM Land Acquisition is crucial in driving the strategic vision, planning, and execution of land acquisition initiatives to align with the organization's long-term business objectives. Working closely with the SGM, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land opportunities in the market. Your key responsibilities will include developing and executing a comprehensive land acquisition strategy, along with partnering with the SGM and executive leadership to define land portfolio expansion plans supporting the organization's future pipeline and business objectives. You will lead market intelligence efforts to identify emerging opportunities and risks in target geographies. In terms of operational oversight, you will be overseeing the end-to-end land acquisition lifecycle, which includes opportunity sourcing, feasibility studies, site evaluations, negotiations, due diligence, and transaction closure. Collaboration across functions such as Legal, Finance, Planning, and Construction will be essential to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing, approving, and monitoring budgets, timelines, and investment returns related to land deals while ensuring strict adherence to zoning laws, environmental regulations, and corporate governance standards. Stakeholder engagement is another key aspect of the role, where you will need to build and maintain strategic relationships with landowners, local authorities, industry bodies, consultants, and other key external stakeholders. Representing the organization in negotiations, partnerships, and forums impacting land acquisition and real estate development will be part of your responsibilities. Providing regular land feasibility reports and strategic insights to other senior leaders is also expected from you. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 14+ years of progressive experience in land acquisition, real estate development, preferably within an in-house developer or large real estate enterprise. A proven track record of leading strategic land acquisition initiatives, including multi-location and complex projects in the Bangalore market is essential. You should possess a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, land valuation techniques, feasibility analysis, and negotiation strategies. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams, along with excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, will be critical for your success in this role.,