GE Vernova Looking For Government Affairs Manager – India at Karnataka, Full Time

Job Description

The position holder will support GE Vernova’s government engagement initiatives across India, representing all business units. Working in close partnership with the Government Affairs leadership team, they will advise on a broad range of governmental legislative, regulatory, and policy issues and lobby on GE Vernova’s behalf, monitor and advise GE Vernova’s global leadership regarding regional macroeconomic policy and regulatory issues, particularly in the energy sector, that may affect GEV’s interests, and represent GEV at senior levels and interact with relevant third parties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the mission execution of GE Vernova with focus in India, building strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging them to advance sound policies and regulations, particularly in the energy sector.
• Inform GEV constituents, including GEV corporate leadership regionally and globally, and GE business leaders, of macroeconomic policy and regulatory trends and developments, and coordinate with those constituents on the development and execution of GEV’s government engagement agenda to protect and secure business growth
• Partner with GEV businesses to develop and facilitate the execution of the business strategy and priorities in India and provide local market intelligence to the businesses
• Lobby and influence on behalf of GE Vernova businesses to promote success for GE Vernova policy priorities with key decision-makers, leveraging expertise with government institutions and government decision-making procedures, and building coalitions with like-minded third parties such as trade and business organizations.
• Monitor public policy and provide timely geostrategic and political analysis
• Develop and execute public policy and affairs campaigns to achieve GE Vernova priorities and objectives
• Coordinate with other functions across GE Vernova such as public affairs, communications, business development, and compliance to ensure effective strategy toward shared goals
• Co-lead a broader council of government affairs executives across GE Vernova to develop the strongest approaches toward success on government affairs issues and engagement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in political science, public policy, law, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience working on government affairs matters in India, including significant relevant experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm.
• Deep knowledge of region government institutions, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Strong understanding of the decision-making process and procedures, and a strong, established network with government officials and influencers in the region.
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization
• Previous experience in transactional support and funding programs would be a significant advantage
• Fluency in English is required

Desired Characteristics

• Issue advocacy and influencing skills with track record of successful execution on behalf of a corporation or government
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to lay out clear, logical and implementable gameplans
• Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities, including linking details to broad outcomes
• Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization
• Advanced communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams
• Ability to anticipate trends and manage risk
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

About Us

GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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