Additional Director

Job Title: Additional Director / Director

Location: Delhi

Experience: 15-18 years

Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Engineering/Management/Economics/Public Policy or related discipline

Job Purpose

The Chamber is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to head its Manufacturing Department. The incumbent will lead policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and multi-sectoral initiatives across key manufacturing verticals while driving departmental revenue through sponsorships, memberships, and government projects.

This leadership position calls for a strategic thinker with deep understanding of India’s manufacturing ecosystem, strong policy acumen, and proven capability in developing impactful programs that support national priorities such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Green Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy Advocacy & Government Liaison

• Lead policy formulation and advocacy on manufacturing ecosystem spanning multiple sectors — engineering, automotive, electronics, textiles, pharma, leather, chemicals, metals, capital goods, renewable manufacturing, and others. Covering large, medium and small-scale sector.

• Develop position papers, policy recommendations, and thought leadership reports to support sectoral growth.

• Engage effectively with Central and State Government Ministries (e.g., DPIIT, Heavy Industries, MSME, Commerce & Industry, Power, Environment, etc.) for policy influence and partnership.

• Represent the Chamber in consultations, committees, and industry-government forums.

2. Sectoral Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in the manufacturing sector.

• Conceptualize and execute flagship initiatives, research projects, and capacity-building programs.

• Drive multi-sectoral collaborations focusing on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and competitiveness.

3. Revenue Generation & Business Development

• Achieve departmental revenue targets through sponsorships, partnerships, and membership drives.

• Develop proposals and secure government-funded projects, studies, and capacity-building assignments.

• Engage with corporates, PSUs, and international agencies for joint initiatives, sponsorships, and policy projects.

• Collaborate with internal teams for cross-departmental events and initiatives to maximize resource utilization and revenue potential.

4. Member Engagement & Outreach

• Strengthen engagement with existing members and onboard new members from key manufacturing segments.

• Conceptualize and organize national and international conferences, seminars, roundtables, and delegations.

• Build a strong ecosystem of industry leaders, government representatives, and academic institutions.

Education and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Engineering / Management / Economics / Public Policy or related discipline.

• 15–18 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, industry associations, or policy advocacy.

• Proven track record of working with government bodies, industry associations, startups, and investors.

• Experience in policy advocacy, ecosystem building, and managing incubation or accelerator programs is highly desirable.Skills (Soft and Functional)

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to formulate and execute long-term strategies to build and sustain a robust startup and innovation ecosystem.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders including government officials, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.

• Policy Advocacy: Expertise in analysing, developing, and advocating for policies that support startup growth and ease of doing business.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent ASSOCHAM effectively and build networks.

• Program Management: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and monitoring startup support programs such as incubation, mentorship, and funding initiatives.

• Financial Acumen: Understanding of funding mechanisms, investment processes, and financial management related to startups and innovation projects.

• Innovation Mindset: Deep understanding of innovation trends, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship dynamics.

• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

• Networking: Strong ability to build partnerships and collaborations nationally and internationally.

IT Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for document preparation, data analysis, and presentations.

• Email and Calendar Management using MS Outlook or similar tools for scheduling and coordination.

• Virtual Meeting Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, meetings, and online events.

• Online Research Skills to gather industry data, track policy updates, and prepare briefing notes.

• Familiar with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and similar platforms, for enhancing efficiency and communication. Comfortable working in ERP environments and leveraging digital systems for process optimization and data-driven decision-making.