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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Marathon runner, cooking, driving
Languages
Timeline
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Harsh Shivhare

Sydney / Mumbai

Summary

Experienced real estate and construction professional with 16+ years across strategy, business transformation, asset management, project management, and business development. Proven expertise in leading large-scale portfolios, delivering projects from acquisition to handover, and driving organisational growth through process optimisation, stakeholder management, and transformation initiatives. PMP certified, Civil Engineer, and NICMAR postgraduate with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President – Strategy & Business Transformation

Piramal Realty
07.2023 - Current
  • Part of leadership team, responsible for setting and monitoring the Annual Business Plan covering costs, timelines, sales, and cash flows.
  • Oversight of complete project lifecycle from acquisition to handover; aligning execution with business objectives.
  • Work with cross-functional teams (liaison, legal, finance, sales, marketing, CRM, design, execution) to keep projects on track and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Support project acquisitions, financial closures, and overall profitability monitoring.
  • Lead and implement special projects from CEO’s office across multiple real estate sectors.
  • Regularly review project KPIs and progress with Business Head, COO, Regional Heads, and Project Leads.

Deputy Vice President – Asset Management

IIFL Realty
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Managed a portfolio of 20+ projects (residential, commercial, retail) across India, valued at over ₹21,000M.
  • Oversaw project phases including design, approvals, construction, sales, and collections.
  • Collaborated with developers on pricing, phasing, and repositioning strategies to match changing market dynamics.
  • Led valuation, technical due diligence, and escrow control ensuring milestone-based disbursements.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies and turnaround plans for distressed projects.
  • Strengthened project monitoring practices, guiding developer teams on reporting, compliance, and governance.
  • Held regular reviews with developers and internal stakeholders to track KPIs, collections, and profitability.

Sr. Manager – Business Development & Project Management

RDC Concrete (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Closed 6 major captive projects worth ₹80 Cr. in FY 17–18; expanded operations by starting commercial plants at 7 new locations.
  • Prepared business cases, financial models (EBITDA, IRR, NPV), and risk mapping for prospective projects.
  • Supported VP & MD in strategic tie-ups, business expansion, and feasibility studies.
  • Monitored contracts, financials, and ongoing projects; initiated corrective actions where required.

Sr. Consultant – Operations, Business Development & Strategy

Big Bang Project Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 03.2017
  • Delivered 175% revenue growth and 45% profit increase in 2 years by optimising internal processes.
  • Led consulting assignments for leading clients (Kolte Patil, Lodha, JMC Projects, Asian Paints, Mahindra, etc.).
  • Developed internal review mechanisms, SOPs, and corporate training programs (PMP, MSP, Risk Management).
  • Performed financial modelling, feasibility studies, and supported strategic partnerships.

Manager – Projects (PMO & Business Development)

Nirman Realtors & Developers Ltd.
04.2010 - 11.2013
  • Handled project monitoring, ERP implementation, and financial tie-ups (₹40 Cr+ sanctioned).
  • Worked with COO on strategy building, business growth, and investor presentations.
  • Conducted techno-legal-commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and baseline project planning.
  • Awarded Best Performer for 2 consecutive years; contributed to 2 strategic tie-ups.

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

PMI
01.2016

PGP - Advanced Construction Management

NICMAR
01.2010

B.E. - Civil Engineering

SATI Vidisha / RGPV
01.2008

Skills

  • Leadership & Business Transformation
  • Asset & Portfolio Management
  • Project Management & PMO Frameworks
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Process Improvement & SOP Development
  • Team leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Client relationship building
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Presentations
  • Budget oversight
  • Report preparation

Accomplishments

    instrumental in driving transformation initiatives in the organisation including set up PMO, process and MIS Dashboard.

Hobbies and Interests

Fitness enthusiast, Marathon runner, Travel & food explorer, Passionate cook, Music lover, Learning pickleball

Marathon runner, cooking, driving

complete 5 half marathon and multiple 10k 

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Vice President – Strategy & Business Transformation

Piramal Realty
07.2023 - Current

Deputy Vice President – Asset Management

IIFL Realty
04.2019 - 09.2023

Sr. Manager – Business Development & Project Management

RDC Concrete (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2019

Sr. Consultant – Operations, Business Development & Strategy

Big Bang Project Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 03.2017

Manager – Projects (PMO & Business Development)

Nirman Realtors & Developers Ltd.
04.2010 - 11.2013

PGP - Advanced Construction Management

NICMAR

B.E. - Civil Engineering

SATI Vidisha / RGPV

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

PMI
Harsh Shivhare