Job Description
## Director of Variance & Appeals Senior Planner
**Department:** Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals | **Industry:** Zoning & Land Use Administration
**Location:** Mumbai | **Job Type:** Full-time | **CTC:** INR 10.7-26.9 LPA
### Role Overview
The organisation is seeking a qualified Director of Variance & Appeals Senior Planner to support ongoing initiatives in Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to variance & appeals processing - fundamentals.
- Apply working knowledge of Variance and Variance & Appeals Processing to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Zoning & Land Use Administration.
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- M.Plan (Urban Planning) or equivalent qualification.
- 12 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Variance, Variance & Appeals Processing, Master Plan Implementation Support, Fundamentals, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Appeals Processing, Documentation & Records Management.
### Additional Notes
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
**Department:** Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals | **Industry:** Zoning & Land Use Administration
**Location:** Mumbai | **Job Type:** Full-time | **CTC:** INR 10.7-26.9 LPA
### Role Overview
The organisation is seeking a qualified Director of Variance & Appeals Senior Planner to support ongoing initiatives in Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Variance & Appeals Processing - Fundamentals charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to variance & appeals processing - fundamentals.
- Apply working knowledge of Variance and Variance & Appeals Processing to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Zoning & Land Use Administration.
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- M.Plan (Urban Planning) or equivalent qualification.
- 12 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Variance, Variance & Appeals Processing, Master Plan Implementation Support, Fundamentals, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Appeals Processing, Documentation & Records Management.
### Additional Notes
No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.