Associate General Manager - Corporate Affairs

GMR Group; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group seeks an AGM - Corporate Affairs to drive strategic positioning and stakeholder engagement in the energy sector. The role oversees government and industry relations, public policy advocacy and governance to safeguard the organisation’s interests.

You will engage with ministries, regulators, and policy influencers, build relationships, monitor policy developments, and prepare briefings for senior leadership to navigate reforms and align sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of total experience in corporate affairs, policy advocacy, or regulatory roles.
• Experience in energy or power sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and government processes.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in central-level industry forums, policy roundtables, and regulatory discussions.
• Engage with central ministries and regulatory authorities to advocate company positions.
• Coordinate environmental clearances and sustainability regulatory compliance.
• Develop briefing materials and communicate policy positions to senior management.

Skills

Policy Advocacy

Regulatory Liaison

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Management

Risk Management

Advocacy Initiatives

Policy Analysis

Strategic Orientation

Networking

Education

B.Tech or Post Graduate in any stream

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The AGM- Corporate Affairs is responsible for driving the strategic positioning and stakeholder engagement initiatives of the organization within the energy sector. The role is responsible for overseeing government and industry relations, and public policy advocacy to safeguard the organization’s interests and enhance its reputation. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in navigating policy landscapes, influencing reforms, and ensuring that corporate governance and compliance standards are upheld in alignment with sectoral priorities.

ORGANISATION CHART

Head â Policy Advocacy & Corporate Affairs --> AGM â Corporate Affairs

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Corporate Representation and Advocacy
  • Represent the company in central-level industry forums, working groups, and policy roundtables related to power and renewables in the energy sector.
  • Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders on policy and regulatory matters concerning corporate affairs.
  • Facilitate environmental clearances and approvals required for green energy initiatives and infrastructure development.
  • Develop briefing materials, presentations, and communication strategies for senior management to engage with policymakers effectively.
• Key Performance Indicators
  • Number of strategic policy engagements conducted annually
  • TAT for securing key environmental clearances and approvals
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with key central government ministries such as Power, Renewables, Energy, Environment, and Finance to represent the companyâs strategic interests.
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with senior bureaucrats and policy influencers to support regulatory alignment and policy advocacy.
  • Track developments in central policies and regulations impacting the energy sector, driving timely communication and internal alignment.
  • Establish and manage strategic relationships with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, particularly in the context of renewables and energy projects and sustainability regulations.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction Score
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction Score
• Regulatory Coordination
  • Interface with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and other central authorities to present company positions, respond to queries, and drive Regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare policy recommendations in coordination with internal legal and strategy teams.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and proactively flag potential risks and opportunities for the business.
• Key Performance Indicators
  • Timely Submission of Regulatory Filings and Consultations
  • Regulatory Risk Identification and Mitigation Rate

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Industry Forums and Policy Roundtables
• Government Ministries
• Regulatory Authorities
• Environmental and Climate Agencies

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Legal and Strategy Teams
• Sustainability and Environmental Teams
• Group Level Corporate Affairs Team

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B. Tech or Post Graduate in any steam
• Any post-graduation degree preferable

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years of total experience in corporate affairs, policy advocacy, or regulatory roles within the energy or power sector

COMPETENCIES

• Market Intelligence and Goodwill Building (Proficient)
• Protocol and Delegation Management (Proficient)
• Approvals Management (Proficient)
• Stakeholder Liasoning (Proficient)
• Need Based Advocacy (Proficient)
• Crisis Management (Proficient)
• Risk Management (Proficient)
• Advocacy Initiatives (Proficient)
• Policy Analysis (Proficient)
• Stakeholder Engagement (Proficient)
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building