Head of Government Relations

Role Overview

The Head of Government Relations & Public Policy will define and drive the organization's engagement with Central and State governments, ensuring a policy environment that accelerates manufacturing scale, retail expansion, and supply chain efficiency. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a hands-on operator with strong influence across ministries and state administrations, and the ability to convert policy access into tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Central Government Engagement

• Lead policy advocacy with key ministries including Commerce & Industry and MeitY.
• Shape regulatory frameworks supporting manufacturing, e-commerce, and digital business models.
• Drive participation in central schemes including PLI and export-linked incentives.
• Track and influence regulations related to BIS standards, data privacy, and e-commerce compliance.

2. State Government Strategy (Telangana, Rajasthan, Haryana)

• Serve as the primary interface with state governments for large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Secure and operationalize state incentives across land, power, taxation, and labor frameworks.
• Drive end-to-end approvals: industrial licenses, environmental clearances, and compliance frameworks.
• Build deep working relationships with state industrial development corporations (e.g., TGIIC, RIICO, HSIIDC).

3. Manufacturing & Industrial Policy Leadership

• Influence infrastructure and logistics policies to improve ease of doing business across key industrial clusters.
• Support large-scale expansion including land acquisition, zoning, and industrial infrastructure development.
• Provide strategic advisory on labor regulations and workforce frameworks.
• Enable partnerships with state skill development bodies to build a scalable manufacturing talent pipeline.

4. Strategic Policy & External Affairs

• Build and manage high-trust relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Represent the organization in key policy forums, trade bodies, and government-led initiatives.
• Anticipate regulatory shifts and proactively position the organization ahead of policy changes.
• Develop a forward-looking policy roadmap aligned to long-term business expansion.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, or Corporate Affairs.
• Manufacturing Pedigree:Mandatory experience in the manufacturing sector (e.g., Automotive, Electronics, Pharma, or FMCG). You must understand factory-level regulatory hurdles and industrial policy.
• Network: An active and credible network within the DPIIT, NITI Aayog, and key state-level bureaucracies.
• Education: Post-graduate degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, or Business Administration.

Skillset:

• Ability to translate complex government notifications into business impact assessments.
• Experience in handling large-scale land/infrastructure projects with the government.