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Key Responsibilities1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence- Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation). - Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability. - Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that: - Optimize costs - Introduce alternate and sustainable materials - Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership- Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization. - Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency. - Support and enable new and experimental formats, including: - Education-led formats - Small-format stores - Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery- Lead pan-India project execution teams, ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks. - Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects. - Apply deep working knowledge of: - Electrical systems - HVAC - Kitchen and retail equipment - Power and energy sources - Plumbing and pollution control systems - End-to-end MEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management- Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to: - Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements - Ensure best-in-class quality standards - Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale - Build and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships.5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor- Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams. - Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness. - Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking- Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles. - Leverage technology for: - Project dashboards and MIS - Cost and timeline optimization - Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance - Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management- Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India. - Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership. - Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation.Key Responsibilities1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence- Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation). - Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability. - Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that: - Optimize costs - Introduce alternate and sustainable materials - Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership- Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization. - Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency. - Support and enable new and experimental formats, including: - Education-led formats - Small-format stores - Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery- Lead pan-India project execution teams, ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks. - Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects. - Apply deep working knowledge of: - Electrical systems - HVAC - Kitchen and retail equipment - Power and energy sources - Plumbing and pollution control systems - End-to-end MEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management- Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to: - Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements - Ensure best-in-class quality standards - Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale - Build and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships.5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor- Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams. - Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness. - Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking- Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles. - Leverage technology for: - Project dashboards and MIS - Cost and timeline optimization - Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance - Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management- Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India. - Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership. - Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation.5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:- Engineering graduate (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred). - Experience: - Retail / QSR store rollouts - Factories, plants, or industrial infrastructure - Strong exposure to MEP systems and construction fit-outs. - Engineering-led problem-solving mindset - Strong commercial and financial acumen - Execution excellence and delivery rigor - Vendor and OEM negotiation capability - Metrics-driven leadership - Digital and technology-forward orientation