Head - BD

Date: 25 Aug 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN

Company: GMR Group

JOB PURPOSE

The Head – Business Development will lead the identification, evaluation, negotiation, and acquisition of land and development opportunities for the residential real estate business in Bengaluru. The role is responsible for building a robust project pipeline aligned to the company’s growth strategy, ensuring commercial viability, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. As a key member of the leadership team, the role will shape the portfolio strategy, partnerships, and expansion roadmap for the new business.

ORGANISATION CHART

This position will report to CEO - Residential Business 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Business Development Strategy & Portfolio Planning

  • Define and execute the land acquisition and business development strategy for residential projects in Bengaluru.
  • Build a short-, medium-, and long-term development pipeline aligned to business goals.
  • Identify micro-markets, product mix, and scale opportunities based on market intelligence.

 

Pipeline value & visibility
Strategic fit of acquisitions

 

Land Acquisition & Deal Structuring

  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue land parcels through outright purchase, JV, JDA, and redevelopment models.
  • Lead end-to-end deal structuring including commercials, payment terms, risk-sharing, and exit options.
  • Negotiate with landowners, developers, brokers, and institutional partners.

 

Land acquisition closures
Deal IRR & project viability
Negotiation effectiveness

 

Feasibility, Financial & Risk Evaluation

  • Oversee project feasibility studies including market, financial, legal, and technical assessments.
  • Work closely with finance, planning, and design teams to validate IRRs, cashflows, and cost assumptions.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial, regulatory, and execution risks at acquisition stage.

 

Feasibility accuracy
Risk mitigation effectiveness

 

Regulatory, Legal & Due Diligence Oversight

  • Ensure comprehensive legal, technical, and statutory due diligence for all BD opportunities.
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to structure risk-mitigated transactions.
  • Manage approvals, documentation, and closure readiness.

 

Due diligence closure timelines
Compliance adherence

 

Stakeholder & Partner Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, consultants, and local influencers.
  • Represent the company in external negotiations, forums, and strategic discussions.
  • Identify and manage strategic partnerships and alliances.

 

Partner satisfaction
Repeat opportunities

 

Cross-functional Leadership & Business Setup

  • Work closely with PMO, Projects, Finance, Sales, Legal, and Marketing to ensure smooth transition from acquisition to execution.
  • Support product positioning, launch planning, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Build and lead the BD team: hiring, capability building, and performance management.

 

Speed from acquisition to launch
Team capability & stability

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • Landowners / Developers / JV Partners
  • Channel Partners & Brokers
  • Legal, Technical & Financial Consultants
  • Statutory & Local Authorities

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • CEO / MD / Business Head
  • Central PMO & Projects Team
  • Finance & Accounts
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Sales, Marketing & CRM
  • Strategy & Leadership Team

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

OTHER DIMENSIONS

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

BE / BTech in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Planning preferred

MBA / PGDM (Finance / Strategy / Real Estate) – strongly preferred

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 20+ years of experience in real estate business development / land acquisition
  • Strong track record in residential real estate acquisitions in Bengaluru or similar Tier‑1 markets
  • Extensive experience in JV/JDA structuring, redevelopment, and large land parcels
  • Proven exposure to greenfield business or platform build‑out
  • Strong market network and local intelligence

COMPETENCIES

  • Capability Building
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Social Awareness
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Execution & Results
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Planning & Decision Making
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Stakeholder Focus
  • Networking