GM - Corporate Affairs

Job Title: General Manager Corporate Affairs

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Corporate Affairs

Business: Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

Location: Delhi, India

About the company

We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About the function

The Corporate Affairs function is essential to our global growth strategy, focusing on engagement with government bodies and stakeholders to navigate policy and regulatory issues. By fostering constructive relationships and participating in industry forums, the Corporate Affairs team ensures alignment with regulatory frameworks and advances our strategic objectives. This function plays a crucial role in shaping and implementing strategies that drive business growth and reinforce GILACs leadership position in the industry.

About the role

As a General Manager - Corporate Affairs, you will lead and shape Godrej's government relations and advocacy efforts, driving strategic partnerships, influencing policy development and ensuring regulatory alignment to support business growth and innovation.

Key responsibilities:

1. Government relations and advocacy:

- Lead government-related initiatives and advocacy efforts, engaging leadership on public policy and regulatory issues

- Cultivate strong relationships with central and state government authorities, policymakers and stakeholders to promote Godrejs products, services and policy priorities

- Proactively identify emerging regulations, assess their impact on business, and ensure timely awareness across functions

- Monitor impending legislation, regulatory changes, and incentive schemes, ensuring alignment with business goals

- Secure government support, including financial incentives and pending dues, to help achieve business objectives

2. Strategic business engagement:

- Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes and continuous improvement in the Corporate Affairs function

- Collaborate with business leaders to define policy priorities and contribute to processes such as financial planning and product development

- Enable business projects requiring government interventions, ensuring regulatory approvals are aligned with commercial objectives

- Partner with legal counsel and business leaders to secure necessary regulatory approvals for strategic priorities

3. Industry and association relations:

- Elevate Godrej's presence in industry associations, strengthening our credibility and driving key policy priorities

- Represent Godrej in industry meetings, working closely with the Group President Corporate Affairs to drive business activities on critical issues

4. Thought leadership and policy development:

- Develop and advocate for policy positions that enhance Godrejs market position

- Lead advocacy initiatives, engaging leadership on critical public policy and regulatory issues

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, with an advanced business, technical, or law degree
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or International Relations is preferred

Experience:

• 15+ years of government relations experience, with a proven track record in shaping policies with central and state governments, corporations, or consulting firms in legislative and regulatory areas
• Extensive experience working with government and key stakeholders to drive positive business outcomes
• Deep understanding of public policy-making and legislative processes, with the ability to engage decision-makers effectively
• Experience in working with technology projects in both public and private sectors
• Demonstrated success in providing strategic advice that blends government relations and business objectives
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally, delivering results by leveraging virtual teams and resources

Skills:

• Unwavering integrity and ethics, with a focus on long-term organisational interests
• Ability to design and execute value-creating strategies, aligning business goals with actionable plans
• Proven track record of delivering on goals and projects with high quality, on time, and cost-efficiently
• A collaborative leader who values cultural diversity and operates effectively in a global environment

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.