Vice President – CR Due Diligence, Governance & Procurement

Vice President CR Due Diligence, Governance & Procurement

Experience: 1015 years

Qualification: Engineering Graduate (Civil, Architectural, Electrical); Law qualification is an added advantage

Purpose

Lead Corporate Relations due diligence for growth projects, ensure governance excellence, and act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all CR-related matters. Drive services procurement, monitor budgets, and track key actions for timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery.

Role Overview

Own RMZs compliance and governance framework for growth assets. Integrate due diligence insights into investment and development decisions. Oversee CR services procurement, manage partner relationships, and ensure budgetary discipline while serving as SPOC for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Strategic Impact

• Enable risk-free, compliant project onboarding to accelerate growth.
• Institutionalize governance and transparency across CR processes.
• Optimize procurement and cost control to protect margins and timelines.
• Strengthen RMZs reputation for ethical, predictable, and efficient delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Due Diligence & Feasibility: Conduct regulatory/statutory due diligence; assess feasibility and risks.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish and monitor governance frameworks; ensure adherence to norms and policies.
• SPOC Accountability: Act as CR SPOC for investments, transactions, and leadership teams.
• Action Tracking: Maintain dashboards for approvals and compliance milestones; escalate delays proactively.
• Services Procurement: Lead CR procurement; onboard/manage partners; negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Budget Monitoring: Track budgets, forecast spends, control variances; publish monthly financial reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with authorities, consultants, and internal teams.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: CR Leader, COO, Investment Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement
• External: Authorities, Consultants, Vendors

Competencies & Qualifications

• 1215 years in regulatory due diligence, governance, and procurement for large-scale real estate/infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, permit costing, and compliance processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and partner performance.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in digital dashboards and MIS.

KPIs

• Due diligence cycle time vs baseline
• Governance audit score (zero major non-compliances)
• Procurement lead time and SLA adherence
• Budget variance (%) and cost optimization
• Action item closure rate within SLA