Job Description
## Principal Variance & Appeals Permit Coordinator (Strategy)
**Department:** Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning | **Industry:** Zoning & Land Use Administration
**Location:** Hybrid - Pune | **Job Type:** Leadership - Full-time | **CTC:** INR 18.0-35.9 LPA
### Role Overview
This position calls for a Principal Variance & Appeals Permit Coordinator (Strategy) who can take ownership of core responsibilities within our Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning team. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to variance & appeals processing - strategy & planning.
- Apply working knowledge of Public Hearing Coordination and GIS Mapping (Zoning) 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.
- 9 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Public Hearing Coordination, GIS Mapping (Zoning), Appeals Processing, Variance & Appeals Processing, Planning, Variance, Zoning Regulations & Land Use Codes, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Master Plan Implementation Support.
### Additional Notes
New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.
**Department:** Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning | **Industry:** Zoning & Land Use Administration
**Location:** Hybrid - Pune | **Job Type:** Leadership - Full-time | **CTC:** INR 18.0-35.9 LPA
### Role Overview
This position calls for a Principal Variance & Appeals Permit Coordinator (Strategy) who can take ownership of core responsibilities within our Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning team. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Variance & Appeals Processing - Strategy & Planning charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to variance & appeals processing - strategy & planning.
- Apply working knowledge of Public Hearing Coordination and GIS Mapping (Zoning) 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.
- 9 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Public Hearing Coordination, GIS Mapping (Zoning), Appeals Processing, Variance & Appeals Processing, Planning, Variance, Zoning Regulations & Land Use Codes, Stakeholder & Developer Liaison, Master Plan Implementation Support.
### Additional Notes
New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. The team follows a flat structure where ideas are evaluated on merit rather than hierarchy, and feedback flows in both directions. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role.