Regional Director - South

Role Overview:

The Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Director to oversee its South India operations. This leadership role combines strategic business development with hands-on operational oversight across multiple hospitality and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be based in Bangalore and bring strong project governance, client engagement, and team leadership capabilities.

Role Split: Business Development (20%) | Operations (80%)

Key Responsibilities:

Operations (80%):

- Oversee day-to-day execution of 3 active projects across South India

- Ensure timely delivery, quality control, and budget adherence

- Lead cross-functional teams, including project managers, site leads, and vendors

- Resolve operational bottlenecks and escalate critical issues to leadership

- Maintain compliance with client standards, safety norms, and regulatory frameworks

- Conduct regular site visits and performance reviews

Business Development (20%):

- Support client retention and account growth initiatives

- Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts

- Represent the company in client meetings and industry forums

- Collaborate with leadership on regional expansion strategy

Candidate Profile:

- 12-20 years of experience in project delivery, operations, or regional leadership roles

- Proven track record in managing multi-site projects, preferably in hospitality, infrastructure, or real estate

- Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships

- Excellent team leadership and conflict resolution abilities

- Familiarity with South India geography and vendor ecosystem

- MBA or equivalent preferred

Preferred Background

- Hospitality groups, EPC firms, or real estate developers

- Regional heads or senior project leaders with multi-site exposure

- Candidates with experience in client account management and operational scale-up