About the role:

As a Strategic Projects Manager, you will drive strategic initiatives, process improvements, governance and digitisation within the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) function. The role will focus on streamlining systems, ensuring compliance and implementing best practices to strengthen efficiency and transparency.

Key responsibilities:

- Partner with the C&P leadership team to conceptualise and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organisational goals.

- Drive process improvement and system enhancement projects to bring efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure compliance.

- Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and governance frameworks across the C&P function.

- Lead and support digitization initiatives including vendor portals, procurement systems, and automation of workflows.

- Track KPIs, prepare dashboards, and provide insights to leadership for effective decision-making.

- Work cross-functionally with projects, finance, legal, and IT teams to ensure alignment and successful rollouts.

- Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices in real estate procurement and contracting; recommend improvements.

- Support change management and capability-building initiatives within the C&P team.

Who are we looking for?

Education - MBA from a reputed institute (mandatory).

Experience:

- 6-10 years of experience, preferably in real estate strategy/operations, procurement strategy, or management consulting.

- Professionals from the strategy departments of real estate developers.

- Candidates from management consulting firms with exposure to real estate, infrastructure, or procurement transformation projects.

Skills:

- Strong understanding of real estate operations and procurement processes is preferred.

- Demonstrated experience in process improvement, governance, policy frameworks, and system implementations.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

- Proficiency in stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally.

- Exposure to digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

What's in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers

- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers

- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

- Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

- No place for discrimination at Godrej

- Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

- Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

- Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

- Community partnerships and advocacy

- Persons with Disability (PwD) care

- We are selfish about your wellness

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

- Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

- Preventative healthcare support

- Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

- Uncapped sick leave

- Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

- Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

- Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

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

- Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

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.