Job Description

Company Description
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited - the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India - Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg.Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 30,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about Rs. 29,000 crores (3.3 billion euros) in fiscal year 2023-24 of which Rs. 26,500 crores (3.0 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over Rs. 14,929 crores (1.7 billion euros) in fiscal year 2023-24.
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for shaping and executing a long-range real estate strategy that directly supports the organization's growth, operational efficiency, and transformation by steering strategic planning, operational execution, stakeholder engagement, and innovation initiatives. This role requires an enterprise-mindset with a deep understanding of regional dynamics, cross-cultural fluency, and a consistent track record of driving transformation through people, process, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Define and execute real estate and facility management strategy for ROIN (excluding BGSW & BSH) & SAARC, aligned with global organizational priorities and regional business needs.
• Serve as the principal advisor on all real estate matters, shaping executive-level decisions and guiding leadership on strategic investments, expansions, and transformations.
• Champion a performance culture rooted in innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facility operations and real estate functions.

Portfolio Strategy & Asset Optimization

• Lead long-term planning and portfolio optimization efforts including local and regional strategy (Masterplanning), asset utilization, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals in collaboration with respective GR departments.
• Oversee full lifecycle management of real estate assets-from acquisition, development, and operations to disposition-maximizing value creation and ROI.
• Drive regional master planning and country-specific strategies across industrial, commercial, and residential real estate assets in collaboration with respective GR departments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Act as the senior representative with government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry forums, and business partners to secure approvals, manage compliance, and ensure favorable outcomes.
• Cultivate trusted partnerships with business unit heads, regional CEOs, and global stakeholders to ensure real estate decisions are integrated with broader business strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior bureaucrats and key political stakeholders to facilitate project realization and policy alignment.

Digital Enablement & Innovation

• Lead the digital transformation of the real estate function through the adoption of smart technologies such as digital twins, BIM, IoT, and integrated facility management platforms in collaboration with respective GR departments.
• Ensure the development of robust digital architecture in alignment with global frameworks, driving efficiency, intelligence, and automation in operations.
• Promote a culture of digital fluency and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the built environment.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Inspire, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team; empower leadership at all levels with clarity of purpose and accountability.
• Build a strong talent pipeline through succession planning, mentoring, and targeted development programs.
• Embed a culture of collaboration, agility, and performance to deliver on current mandates while preparing the organization for future growth.

Risk, Compliance & Resilience

• Ensure full regulatory compliance across all projects and operations, including EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards, statutory approvals, and company policies.
• Establish and maintain robust risk management frameworks covering physical security, asset protection, environmental risks, and crisis preparedness.
• Oversee physical and site security strategies in alignment with corporate and regional risk mitigation protocols.

Operational Business & Project/Measure Performance

• Ensure site assessment in alignment with priorities and legal topics
• Ensure operational business, maintenance, measures and projects in time, cost, quality and safety
• Ensure the region, cluster and location are performing in measures and projects, compliant with legal and GR requirements

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline. Master's degree in Business, Project Management, or Real Estate preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in real estate and facility management within large, complex, and multinational environments.
• Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide real estate strategies that deliver sustainable business value.
• Leadership Excellence: Proven success in leading diverse, cross-functional teams and influencing senior-level stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of construction technologies, mechanical and electrical, facility operations, sustainability, and digital tools relevant to real estate transformation.
• Stakeholder Management: Adept at engaging with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and senior executives to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Change Leadership: Track record of delivering transformational initiatives and cultivating high-impact, future-ready teams.