Role Summary
This is a leadership role responsible for managing, enhancing, and unlocking the performance and value of MPG’s hospitality and commercial real estate portfolio, including hotels, restaurants, IT parks, and strategic land banks. The role demands strategic foresight, financial acumen, operator management, and ownership thinking. The Asset Manager will work closely with the MD on all major hospitality and real estate initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Asset Performance Management
- Monitor and drive the financial and operational performance of all hotel and restaurant assets
- Lead the budget finalization process with operating partners (Taj, Hilton, Accor), ensuring ownership goals are embedded
- Conduct periodical performance reviews versus budgets; analyze deviations and implement course correction
- Analyze RevPAR, GOP, ADR, occupancy, and EBITDA trends; optimize ROI
- Benchmark with industry data and STR reports to ensure competitiveness
b) Commercial Asset Management
Manage leasing, tenant relationships, and yield enhancement at Technopolis IT Park and future commercial developmentsOversee CAM, tenant compliance, facilities, and lifecycle maintenanceStructure monetization strategies through leasing, JV, REIT, or selective exits.c) Land Bank Development
Drive the development of MPG’s land banks in Kerala, Chennai, and other key marketsFloat and manage RFPs for architects, contractors, and brand / operator tie-upsEvaluate feasibility, design concepts, and financial models for new hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developmentsEnsure statutory approvals and timely executiond) Brand & Operator Engagement
Identify and evaluate suitable hotel brands across segmentsNegotiate management agreements and commercial termsGovern operator relationships to ensure compliance with MPG’s financial and brand objectivese) Reporting & Strategic Input
Maintain MIS, dashboards, and board presentations on asset performanceSupport the MD in preparing investment strategy papers, pitch decks, and deal structuringTrack hospitality and real estate trends for informed decision makingKEY COMPETENCIES
Financial and analytical rigour with strategic outlookAbility to handle operator negotiations, feasibility analysis, and reportingExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with the MD, operators, vendors, and consultantsStrong project management and execution coordination abilityWillingness to travel periodically across South IndiaEXPERIENCE
8–15 years of relevant experience in hotel asset management, real estate development, or investment advisoryExperience working with top-tier hotel brands / operatorsStrong knowledge of hotel P&L, lease structuring, CapEx ROI, and development cyclesExposure to heritage restoration, commercial leasing, and hospitality contracting