Manager - Government & Institutional Relations - Power & Energy

Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements and implementation of relevant internal company policies and procedures and represent PG in such matters before regulatory bodies. Be the recognized expert on Public Affairs issues (government relations, business institutions, social institutions and academia) and serve as the country's primary Government & Institutional Relations contact for the business. Drive and execute actions aligned with the business strategy.

1. Strategic & operational service delivery

- Develops, defines and executes the Government & Institutional Relations strategy in the country, in alignment with the global Government & Institutional Relations, to support the business strategy in the local organization. Ensures service standards are defined and the appropriate processes are developed and delivered to meet the agreed service levels and provide business continuity.

- Helps develop a greater awareness of Government & Institutional Relations- contribution to business volume and profitability.

- Closely collaborates with the Country MD / LSM to identify and support business development opportunities by driving advocacy and arranging discussions with senior level government officials as well as other political, business, institutional and academic stakeholders.

- Helps arrange and coordinate high-level meetings, visits and events, and prepares related documents both required by the governments and the company internally, including but not limited to government economic KPIs, government organization charts and personnel information, local development strategies, as well as PG's presence and performance in the country etc. Supports crisis and issues management relevant to the geography.

2. External relationships

- Establishes and maintains positive direct relationships at all levels of government bodies and officials (ministries, bureaucrats, diplomats, government agencies), quasi-governmental agencies, public services and other authorities (federal, state, provincial, city) to facilitate communication and help advance the organization's business interests. Manages the organization's high level, complex, controversial or critical government relationships.

- Engages with regional and local business institutions (forums, trade and industry associations, technical bodies, multilateral banks & funding agencies, state owned utilities, joint ventures and alliances) as well as industry analysts and other influential key opinion leaders relevant to the country's market, presenting perspective on critical industry topics.

- Builds relationships within the country's key social institutions, NGOs, environmental bodies as well as academia, providing input and building brand equity in this area.

3. External representation

- Represents company's position on legislation and government policy to national government representatives, regulators, committees, chambers, business and trade associations, non-governmental entities and academia to position PG as a trusted partner and increase the company's influence in those organizations.

- Promotes brand, products and service to all levels of Government & Institutional Relations stakeholders.

- Identifies funding streams to support business development projects and advocates for favourable spectrum and regulatory policies.

4. Analysis

- Monitors, analyses and interprets developments in legislative, regulatory, political and economic environment and advises senior management on how these trends may impact the organization's business interests.

- Assesses and provides legislative and regulatory solutions. Monitors, assesses, and summarizes legislation that could impact key business lines.

- Manages the submission of periodic data from the country to the global Government & Institutional Relations team.

- Presents updates to executive leadership on key Government & Institutional Relations topics within the country.

Desired Profile :

- 10-15 years-experience in government/business/institutional relations or closely related leading corporate or public functions, preferably within power grids or the power or energy sector. Experience both inside and outside of governments, business and trade associations is a plus.

- Deep understanding of political, regulatory and business processes in power grids business or the energy sector in India

- Strong experience with government relations, public affairs, business institutions, trade associations, social institutions and academia

- Strong experience with agenda-setting and policy issues

- Track record of success in building strong relationships in a highly matrixed, fast paced

- Environment with changing priorities