Total 2 Director/C-Level job vacancies in pune

**Final designation will depend on candidate’s profile, experience, and selection outcome**

Role Purpose:

The Associate Director / Senior Manager - Quality is responsible for leading the quality control portfolio while driving studio-wide process excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation initiatives.

This role also combines project management, process transformation, and operational governance to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple projects in specialized teams (TSD) & Mobile. The position partners closely with QC Leadership, Production teams, and WWQC stakeholders to standardize processes, optimize workforce utilization, improve delivery effectiveness, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. QC Program & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of QC projects across Specialized teams (TSD) & Mobile.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of QC programs ensuring quality, schedule, and scope objectives are met.
• Supervise and guide QC Project Managers, Project Leads, and testing teams.
• Conduct periodic project reviews with QC leadership to evaluate project performance and risk.
• Monitor project KPIs and performance indicators to ensure quality and delivery effectiveness.
• Validate key project deliverables including test strategies, test plans, and automation roadmaps.

2. Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives aligned with studio and global QC strategies.
• Partner with QC leadership to define and execute studio-level strategic roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing frameworks, tools, processes, and delivery models.
• Adapt QC strategies to evolving game development trends such as GAAS and live operations.
• Interface with WWQC leadership, production teams, and studio management to ensure strategic alignment.

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead process re-engineering and simplification initiatives across QC and delivery functions.
• Standardize QC and delivery workflows through defined process journeys and SOPs.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities across operations.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor on process improvement frameworks.

4. Operational Effectiveness & Workforce Optimization

• Optimize resource planning and workforce allocation across QC projects.
• Anticipate future talent needs based on evolving project and business requirements.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to address skill gaps and staffing requirements.
• Promote organizational efficiency through pyramid optimization and talent development strategies.
• Support the drive of learning and development initiatives including upskilling and cross-skilling programs.

5. Governance, Metrics & Data-driven Decision Making

• Establish and maintain studio-wide governance frameworks for QC projects.
• Define and track KPIs to measure quality, operational efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Drive adoption of data analytics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic and operational decision making.

6. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Develop communication frameworks to ensure alignment on QC strategy and project execution.
• Collaborate closely with Production, WWQC teams, and studio leadership.
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership on project status and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-studio collaboration on global QC initiatives and improvement programs.

7. Change Management & Culture Building

• Lead change initiatives to implement new processes, tools, and operational models.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and quality excellence.
• Organize initiatives such as ideathons and improvement programs to encourage innovation.
• Drive adoption of data-driven problem solving across teams.

8. Automation & Innovation

• Support integration of automation frameworks into QC workflows.
• Collaborate with R&D and global QC teams to pilot and implement new testing technologies and methodologies.
• Continuously explore innovative approaches to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency.

9. People Leadership:

• Lead and mentor managers, leads, and testing teams.
• Provide coaching, career development, and performance management support.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent within the TSD and Mobile projects.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Role Description / What you will do

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and operations. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee all financial aspects of the hotel, supporting the General Manager and Executive Committee in building a strong financial foundation and ensuring sustainable profitability once the hotel is fully operational.

You will play a key role in establishing financial systems, controls, and processes prior to opening, while providing strategic financial leadership to drive operational performance, profitability, and compliance. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative luxury hospitality environment and is committed to delivering excellence.

• Lead financial planning and budgeting for the pre-opening phase, including development of the pre-opening budget and cash flow forecasts;
• Establish accounting systems, financial procedures, and internal control frameworks in line with Accor standards;
• Monitor pre-opening expenditures and capital investments, ensuring alignment with project budgets;
• Collaborate with owners, project teams, and corporate stakeholders to ensure financial transparency;
• Recruit, structure, and train the Finance team in preparation for hotel opening;
• Act as a strategic partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee, providing financial insights to support decision-making;
• Analyze operational performance and recommend strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency;
• Participate in revenue management, forecasting, and strategic planning meetings;
• Support department heads in implementing corrective action plans based on financial analysis and audit findings;
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management reports, and performance analysis;
• Lead the development of annual budgets, capital plans, and rolling forecasts;
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and investigate significant variances;
• Implement benchmarking and cost control initiatives to improve productivity and financial performance;
• Manage capital expenditure processes, fixed assets, and depreciation;
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and local regulations;
• Maintain robust internal control systems and proper segregation of duties;
• Oversee cash management, disbursements, credit policies, and collection procedures.
• Safeguard hotel assets and oversee financial aspects of contracts and legal documentation.
• Prepare financial reports for ownership, corporate office, and senior management;
• Liaise with external partners including auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and financial institutions;
• Ensure compliance with all local fiscal, tax, and licensing requirements;
• Promote financial awareness and business acumen across department leaders.