Head - Program Management/Government Relations - Information Technology Sector

Head - Beyond Bangalore (Information Technology Sector)

- Aims to strengthen the digital economy by focusing and enhancing contributions from other regions in Karnataka including Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli cluster.

- He /She will be responsible to focus on Information Technology sector in rest of Karnataka. This vertical will focus on improving connectivity to remote parts and endeavor to reduce the rural-urban divide, by establishing the required infrastructure by extending to other cities like Hubli, Mysore and Mangalore.

- Develop strategies, facilitate implementations of all "Beyond Bengaluru" efforts with regards to Policy advocacy, Budgets, Government relations, Market Development, Communication, and Outreach activities.

- The role requires incumbent to build and execute a well-defined road map for "Beyond Bengaluru" such that it can contribute 10% to GSDP in the coming 5 years.

- Build the brand equity of the state by partnering with IT companies, the investors, accelerators at Global, State and National level. Facilitate growth footprint by working with government and the IT/ITES community.

- Create a platform to resolve operational challenges between Government frameworks and ensure Enterprise innovations are achieved successfully.

- The position requires metric focused change agent to drive success, through in-depth research & community mobilization.

Qualification & Experience:

- Should be Graduate or MBA preferred 15+ years of total work experience managing large initiatives/programs.

- Well networked and played a senior executive or leadership role in a corporate or is a successful entrepreneur

- Worked in Investment promotion area.

- Experience in handling Government Relations, stakeholder management of corporates & senior management and investors.

- Have an understanding on Policy and Regulations in this ecosystem

- Ability to raise funds

- Background or exposure to marketing & community partnership

- Strong network in India Investment Promotion ecosystem with multiple stakeholders

- Excellent communication and interaction skills; ability to build and grow relationships

- Resourceful and ability to operate in a fast-changing environment

- Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment

- Comfortable with multi-tasking and handling a variety of responsibilities.

- Ability to take sound decision based on evidence.

- Passion to succeed and go getter

- Demonstrated high standard of ethics and integrity