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.

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