Government Relations Director

Job Description 

At our company, we hold an uncompromising stance against mediocrity, committing ourselves to work that delivers audacious impact and is fueled by a pioneering spirit of continuous progress and innovation. This ambition is supported by leadership grounded in courage and clarity—ensuring alignment, accountability, and purpose in everything we do. Integrity shapes how we hire, recognize, and develop talent, with a focus on potential, ambition, and long term growth. Together, we operate with collective strength, prioritizing meaningful results over unnecessary rituals and navigating challenges with unity and resolve. Above all, we remain steadfast and resilient, never losing sight of our commitments and continuously pushing forward through complexity with determination and purpose to create a better life for all. 

• Develop and lead the organization's government and regulatory affairs strategy to influence policy, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and create a sustainable business environment.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with senior government officials, regulators, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, industry associations, media, and other key external stakeholders to advance corporate priorities.

• Lead regulatory advocacy by monitoring emerging policy trends, preparing strategic position papers, and representing the organization in high-level consultations and industry forums.

• Drive government engagement strategies that anticipate regulatory developments and support long-term business growth, digital transformation, industry competitiveness, and the organization's corporate reputation.

• Lead the organization's corporate communications initiatives by ensuring consistent, timely, and effective internal and external communications that strengthen stakeholder trust and protect the corporate reputation.

• Lead the organization's ESG initiatives by promoting sustainable business practices, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate sustainability objectives.

• Establish trusted relationships with key national stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration on regulatory, business, public policy, and sustainability initiatives.

• Lead crisis management and government coordination during business-critical incidents, ensuring rapid response, effective stakeholder communication, regulatory compliance, and continuity of operations.

• Oversee all interactions with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), ensuring timely support, strict confidentiality of customer information, and full compliance with legal and licensing obligations.

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership on regulatory, political, industry, reputational, and ESG developments to enable informed business decisions and proactive risk management.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Legal, Technology, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, and other business functions to align government relations, communications, and ESG initiatives with organizational objectives.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Government Relations team while promoting a culture of integrity, stakeholder excellence, continuous learning, and organizational leadership.

Academic Qualification

• MBA from reputed university

Job Experience Required

• Min 15 to 20 years of experience with at least 10 years relevant experience

Required Capabilities

• Advance knowledge of regulatory policies and guideline

• Advance knowledge of governments policies, 5-year development plan and revenue planning

• Advance understanding of socio-economic changes

• Advance understanding to forecast environmental knowledge 

• Advance knowledge on global best practices, technology evolution and ITU & GSMA studies, advocacy & developments

• Advance knowledge of the complete value chain of telecom business

• Sound knowledge of Financial analysis and subsequent understanding of the results