Job Description
Zoning & Land Use Administration is looking for an experienced Manager - Stakeholder & Developer Head of Zoning & Planning (Client Relations) to take ownership of the Stakeholder & Developer Liaison - Client & Stakeholder Management charter at a senior level. This is a role for someone who has already operated at scale and is comfortable setting direction rather than simply following one.
The successful candidate will bring approximately 14 years of progressively senior experience, holding M.Plan (Urban Planning), with a demonstrated track record across Stakeholder, Variance & Appeals Processing, Report Writing, Master Plan Implementation Support, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison. Beyond individual capability, this role expects the person to mentor junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental discussions.
Reporting relationships will be defined based on the final scope agreed at offer stage, and the role is based out of Kochi on a full-time arrangement. Compensation is benchmarked at INR 22.0-37.0 LPA, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position.
Success in this role will be measured less by task completion and more by the quality of judgement applied to ambiguous, high-stakes situations within stakeholder & developer liaison - client & stakeholder management.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week.
Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.
The successful candidate will bring approximately 14 years of progressively senior experience, holding M.Plan (Urban Planning), with a demonstrated track record across Stakeholder, Variance & Appeals Processing, Report Writing, Master Plan Implementation Support, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison. Beyond individual capability, this role expects the person to mentor junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental discussions.
Reporting relationships will be defined based on the final scope agreed at offer stage, and the role is based out of Kochi on a full-time arrangement. Compensation is benchmarked at INR 22.0-37.0 LPA, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position.
Success in this role will be measured less by task completion and more by the quality of judgement applied to ambiguous, high-stakes situations within stakeholder & developer liaison - client & stakeholder management.
Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process.
High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week.
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work.
Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy.
Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week.
Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions.