Manager, Public Policy

Job Description

Position Title: Manager, Public Policy Government Affairs, Wipro Group

Overview: Manager Government Affairs is a member of the Global Public Policy and Government Affairs team, in Wipro, under the Legal function. The manager will facilitate Wipro interactions with governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders in India USA, UK, Australia, Middle east and other priority countries where Wipro has significant business operations. This role is crucial in shaping and advancing Wipros public policy agenda, facilitating engagement and discussions on key regulatory areas, and fostering strong relationships with policymakers and influencers.

Key Responsibilities: The Government Affairs team serves as an advisor to Wipro business leaders, influencing decision -making processes related to government and regulators

• Strategic Approach to Government Affairs: Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs and outreach plan that align with Wipros business goals and objectives. Create white papers in select priority areas and evangelize the Wipro story across stakeholders and build the brand with government stakeholders.
• Policy Advocacy: Collaborate across multi-functional teams to develop and advocate for Wipros positions on legislative and regulatory issues, including drafting policy proposals, position papers, and testimony for hearings. Should be able to write on Technology policy topics such as Digital transformation, Data, Privacy, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Emerging technologies, AI, etc for regions including Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East region.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal government officials, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders, in India and select priority countries

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and analyse legislation and regulations that impact Wipro, ensuring compliance and advising on necessary adjustments to business practice

• Issue Management: Identify and manage potential political and regulatory risks and crisis management, developing proactive strategies to address and mitigate these risks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on public policy issues. Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, events, and forums, including hosting delegations and visits of Government dignitaries
• Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders and serve as a spokesperson for Wipro on governmental and regulatory matters on Industry platforms, Government interactions etc.
• Coalition Building: Work with industry peers and coalitions to advance common public policy goals and objectives. Represent or support Wipros representation in key industry associations in India and globally.

Essential Characteristics: The individual should be motivated to take on projects / execution that may not lead to early and easy wins. She/He should be prepared to work on details and must be flexible t and step in to take up ad hoc responsibilities aligned with companys interests.

Qualifications and Experience: An accomplished professional with at least 5 years in advocacy / public policy and working with Government and a total of 7+ years of experience with a proven track record.

• High integrity and sense of purpose
• Inter-personal skills and ability to engage effectively in a matrix environment.
• Work with senior leadership.

Education: A background in business administration, public policy, political science, public relations along with MBA or law degree preferred.

Reporting Manager: Global head of Public Policy and Government Affairs with strong connections with Snr Vice President and General Counsel, Wipro Limited Executive Chairman, CEO and other senior leaders across Wipro Limited and Wipro Enterprises Limited.

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