General Manager - Approvals & Compliance

Job Description General Manager (Approvals & Compliance)

This role is responsible for overseeing and managing coordination of internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of approvals, renewals, statutory compliance, and documentation for large real estate development projects. The role requires strong leadership, crossndepartmental collaboration, and proactive management of regulatory requirements across the project lifecycle.

Designation: General Manager Approvals & Compliance

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 12 to 15 years in real estate development / approvals / statutory coordination

Purpose of the Role:

The GM Approvals & Compliance will lead statutory approvals and compliance management for projects, ensuring all regulatory requirements are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner while coordinating with consultants, government authorities, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate with municipal authorities, regulatory bodies, and statutory consultants for approvals of existing and ongoing projects.

- Maintain strong civic relationships with local authorities, representatives, and government departments.

- Coordinate with project and operations teams on dayntonday matters requiring government or statutory interaction.

- Lead resolution of issues related to site boundaries, access roads, and landnrelated matters.

- Review statutory approvals and revenue records such as land extracts, plans, and property records.

- Prepare and finalize applications, documentation, and letters for submission to authorities.

- Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory provisions, notifications, and changes in relevant rules.

- Ensure timely submission for licenses, permits, and approvals.

- Track regulatory updates and inform management on developments impacting projects.

- Maintain documentation and approval history for all projects.

- Support investment teams in technical due diligence for land acquisition and development feasibility.

- Provide regulatory inputs to planning and design teams during project planning stages.

- Coordinate with project and finance teams on approvalnrelated budgets and statutory costs.

Key Competencies:

- Strong integrity and professional conduct.

- Strong network with government departments, regulatory authorities, and consultants.

- Inndepth knowledge of statutory approval processes and regulatory frameworks.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently with initiative and flexibility.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Qualifications:

Postgraduate/ Graduate in Civil Engineering or B.Arch preferred with strong experience in statutory coordination and real estate development approvals.

Other Skills:

- Leadership and team management experience

- Strong stakeholder coordination abilities

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects and approvals simultaneously