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
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Responsibilities |
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) |
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Business Development Strategy & Portfolio Planning
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Pipeline value & visibility
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Land Acquisition & Deal Structuring
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Land acquisition closures
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Feasibility, Financial & Risk Evaluation
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Feasibility accuracy
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Regulatory, Legal & Due Diligence Oversight
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Due diligence closure timelines
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Stakeholder & Partner Management
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Partner satisfaction
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Cross-functional Leadership & Business Setup
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Speed from acquisition to launch
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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