Deputy General Manager - Horticulture

Krisala Developers; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Provident Fund & Statutory Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Krisala Developers invites an experienced horticulture professional to lead large-scale landscape operations across Pune developments. The role focuses on planning, developing, and maintaining green spaces with emphasis on plant health, sustainability, and cost-effective execution.

The ideal candidate has proven expertise in horticulture operations within large real estate environments, with strong budgeting, vendor management, and team leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Horticulture or related field required.
• Graduate or Postgraduate qualification from AICTE-approved or UGC-recognized institution.
• Experience in large-scale horticulture or landscape operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and maintenance of large-scale horticulture areas.
• Develop strategies covering plantation, landscaping, nursery, irrigation and long-term maintenance.
• Oversee planting, pruning, fertilization, turf management and pest control.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, contractors, vendors and internal teams.
• Manage horticulture teams, budgets, MIS and KPIs for projects.
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budgets for development and maintenance.

Skills

Horticulture Mgmt

Landscape Mgmt

Budgeting

Leadership

Irrigation

Plant Health

Stakeholder Mgmt

CAPEX/OPEX

Education

BSc/MSc Horticulture

AICTE/UGC qualification

Job description

Krisala Developers is one of Pune’s fastest-growing real estate developers, known for delivering thoughtfully designed residential, commercial, township and plotted developments. Built on a foundation of quality, innovation, customer-centricity, and timely delivery, Krisala is rapidly expanding across Pune and rest of Maharashtra with a vision to redefine urban living through landmark projects.

Join Us in Building the Future of Real Estate

At Krisala Developers, we foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous growth, empowering our people to create meaningful impact while building rewarding careers.

Job Title - Deputy General Manager - Horticulture

Location - Pune

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on horticulture professional to lead large-scale horticulture and landscape operations across our developments. The role will be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining landscaped areas, plantations, nurseries, green spaces, and horticulture assets while ensuring high standards of plant health, aesthetics, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in large-scale real estate, township, landscape, hospitality, airport, institutional, or similar environments, with proven expertise in horticulture operations, project execution, irrigation, plant health, budgeting, vendor management, and team leadership.

• Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of large-scale horticulture and landscape areas across projects
• Develop and implement horticulture strategies covering plantation, landscaping, nursery management, irrigation, plant health, and long-term landscape maintenance
• Oversee planting, transplantation, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, turf management, pest and disease control, and other horticultural activities
• Coordinate with landscape architects, consultants, project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and quality execution of landscape projects
• Manage horticulture teams, contractors, and manpower while driving performance through defined standards, SOPs, MIS, and regular reviews
• Prepare and manage annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets for horticulture and landscape development and maintenance
• Manage BOQs, estimates, technical specifications, tendering, procurement, vendor evaluation, billing, and cost control for horticulture works
• Drive efficient irrigation and water-management practices while promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible horticulture practices
• Oversee nursery operations, plant procurement, propagation, plant inventory, and replacement planning to ensure availability of quality planting material
• Monitor plant health, mortality, soil conditions, nutrient requirements, pest and disease management, and overall landscape quality
• Support tree transplantation, plantation drives, green-cover enhancement, and other environmental initiatives across projects
• Prepare periodic MIS and management reports covering project progress, budgets, plant health, manpower, contractor performance, and operational KPIs.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong expertise in large-scale Horticulture and Landscape Management
• Experience in managing horticulture operations across large residential developments, townships, campuses, airports, hospitality projects, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of plant health, soil management, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest and disease management, and plantation practices
• Experience in managing large horticulture teams, contractors, vendors, and multiple stakeholders
• Strong experience in CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, cost control, BOQs, tendering, procurement, and vendor management
• Strong project planning and execution capabilities with the ability to manage multiple horticulture initiatives simultaneously
• Knowledge of nursery management, plant propagation, tree transplantation, and sustainable landscaping practices
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-scale township or integrated real estate developments
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Exposure to golf courses, large parks, resorts, institutional campuses, industrial landscapes, or similar large landscaped environments
• Experience in tree transplantation, mature tree management, and large-scale plantation initiatives
• Exposure to automated irrigation systems and water conservation practices
• Experience in developing horticulture SOPs, MIS frameworks, and performance metrics
• Strong understanding of landscape design coordination and technical evaluation of landscape proposals

Educational Background

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Landscape Management, or a related discipline
• Graduate/Postgraduate qualification from an AICTE-approved and/or UGC-recognized institution

Why Join Krisala Developers?

• Opportunity to work with one of Pune’s fastest-growing real estate developers
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture
• Group Health Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
• Provident Fund & Statutory Benefits
• Leadership exposure and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark residential, commercial, township and plotted developments

Interested?

If you're looking to be part of a growth-driven organization that values innovation, ownership, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.