Government Affairs Manager Government Affairs Manager with verification
Manager Government Affairs
Overview: Wipro Government Affairs has an opening for an experienced Global Government Affairs professional to help drive Wipro’s engagement with local, state, and federal government agencies to enable the growth of organization’s business plans and interests in the global regions it operates. Celebrating over 75 years of innovation, Wipro is a purpose-driven, global technology services & consulting firm with 240,000+ experts in 66 countries helping our customers, communities and planet thrive in the digital world. We are a purpose-led business that is recognized globally for our strong commitment to sustainability. We nurture inclusivity as an intrinsic part of Wipro’s culture. Our deep resolve to improve the communities we live and work in, is appreciated by our customers, investors, analysts, and employees. 66% of the economic interest in Wipro is irrevocably pledged for philanthropy through the efforts of Azim Premji Foundation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Research and monitors government activities that could affect the organization’s business and clients.
Should be able to write on Technology policy topics such as Digital transformation, Data, Privacy, Sustainability, Emerging technologies, Diversity for regions including for Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East region
Assists senior management and leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry.
Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
Joins trade associations and industry committees and seeks leadership roles.
Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
Testifies before government committees in support of the organization and/or industry.
Introduces legislative and public policy changes that will support company operations.
Performs other duties as required.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with all federal and government officials.
Coordinate with various departments and colleagues and provide inputs to various local and state officials.
Prepare various government strategies on assign region and maintain good relations with various city officials.
Provide operational support to all legislative processes and ensure compliance to public policies and objectives.
Participate and plan various community programs and assist to implement all strategies effective according to company business.
Develop relationships with various public officials and implement all public policies to achieve all objectives.
Perform research and analyze various regulations at federal and state levels in an organization.
Prepare summaries and analyze various legislations and materials obtain from elevated officials and regulatory members.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Location: New Delhi/ Bangalore, India
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience:
8-12 years of experience in advocacy/ public policy, preferably in IT/ IT Services.
Knowledge of Technology policy topics such as Digital transformation, Data, Privacy, Sustainability, Emerging technologies, Diversity for regions including for Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific region.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Relations, or related field required; MBA or law degree preferred.
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