Manager / Associate Director - Economic Growth Advisory

Location: Maharashtra (Preference for native candidates)

Experience Required: Min. 5-8 years of relevant experience. Total exp may be more than this

Educational Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree from premier engineering institutions such as IIT, DCE, BITS Pilani or similar Ivy league institutes

- Postgraduate degree (MBA/PGDM) from top-tier management institutes such as IIMs, FMS, XLRI, or ISB

About the Role:

KPMG India's Economic Growth Advisory (EG) team operates at the forefront of strategic engagements with government bodies, focusing on driving sustainable and inclusive economic development across states. The team works closely with Ministries, Departments, and State Governments to catalyze investments, promote trade, and foster entrepreneurship.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the economic landscape of India, particularly in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra (GoM). Prior experience with GoM entities such as MIDC or the Industries Department will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support strategic advisory engagements with state governments, particularly in Maharashtra, to facilitate economic growth and investment promotion.

- Collaborate with government stakeholders to design and implement policies and programs that attract domestic and foreign investments.

- Drive initiatives focused on job creation, entrepreneurship development, and ecosystem strengthening for large industries, MSMEs, and startups.

- Conduct economic and sectoral analyses to identify growth opportunities and policy interventions.

- Develop investment facilitation strategies, including investor outreach, sector prioritization, and ease-of-doing-business reforms.

- Liaise with private sector players, industry associations, and multilateral agencies to foster public-private partnerships.

- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and policy briefs for senior government officials and decision-makers.

- Manage project teams and ensure timely delivery of client engagements with high standards of quality and impact.

Preferred Background & Experience:

- Prior experience in government advisory roles, particularly with organizations such as 1 trillion$ economy reform, NISG, Invest India, CM War Room, or similar strategic units.

- Demonstrated experience in working with state governments, especially the Government of Maharashtra, with exposure to industrial development, investment promotion, or economic policy.

- Fluency in Marathi language will be added plus

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret economic data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

- Travel: Within Maharashtra

- Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment