General Manager-External Relations

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd seeks a General Manager – External Relations to lead stakeholder engagement for renewable energy projects in Gurugram and on-site project sites across India. You will build and maintain relationships with government authorities, regulators, and communities to facilitate approvals and smooth operations.

The role requires adept leadership, robust knowledge of policy and regulatory affairs, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to address external concerns and

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• MBA, LLB, Public Administration, Political Science, or related discipline preferred.
• Additional certifications in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Stakeholder Management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Central and State Government departments.
• Liaise with District Administration, Revenue, Forest, Police, Electricity Boards, and Regulatory Authorities.
• Obtain support for project approvals, statutory clearances, and business initiatives.
• Monitor policy developments and advise management on regulatory changes impacting business operations.
• Build strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, industry associations, and influencers.
• Represent the organization in meetings with government agencies and industry forums.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure positive engagement with local communities.
• Support project development teams in securing permissions, approvals, and NOCs.
• Resolve local administrative and community issues that may impact project execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments to address stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Track developments in renewable energy, land, power, and infrastructure policies.
• Provide insights on emerging government initiatives and their potential business impact.
• Participate in industry consultations and policy discussions.
• Anticipate and mitigate external risks affecting project execution and operations.
• Lead engagement efforts during disputes, community concerns, and government interventions.
• Develop strategies to maintain the company's reputation and social license to operate.
• Lead and mentor the External Relations team.
• Establish stakeholder engagement plans, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive continuous improvement in external engagement processes.

Skills

Government liaison

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Policy advocacy

Crisis management

Team leadership

Education

MBA

LLB

Public Administration

Political Science

Public Policy certifications

Job description

Job Description:

General Manager – External Relations

Department External Relations

Location :

Gurugram / Project Sites (India)

Reporting To :

Head – External Relations

Job Purpose

Lead and manage external stakeholder engagement to support the company's renewable energy projects and business objectives. The role is responsible for developing strong relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, local administration, communities, industry bodies, and other key stakeholders to facilitate project development, approvals, and smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

Government & Regulatory Liaison

• Develop and maintain relationships with Central and State Government departments.


• Liaise with District Administration, Revenue, Forest, Police, Electricity Boards, and Regulatory Authorities.


• Obtain support for project approvals, statutory clearances, and business initiatives.


• Monitor policy developments and advise management on regulatory changes impacting business operations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, industry associations, and influencers.


• Represent the organization in meetings with government agencies and industry forums.


• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure positive engagement with local communities.

Project Facilitation

• Support project development teams in securing permissions, approvals, and NOCs.


• Resolve local administrative and community issues that may impact project execution.


• Coordinate with internal departments to address stakeholder concerns effectively.

Policy Advocacy & Intelligence

• Track developments in renewable energy, land, power, and infrastructure policies.


• Provide insights on emerging government initiatives and their potential business impact.


• Participate in industry consultations and policy discussions.

Crisis & Risk Management

• Anticipate and mitigate external risks affecting project execution and operations.


• Lead engagement efforts during disputes, community concerns, and government interventions.


• Develop strategies to maintain the company's reputation and social license to operate.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the External Relations team.


• Establish stakeholder engagement plans, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.


• Drive continuous improvement in external engagement processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.


• MBA, LLB, Public Administration, Political Science, or related discipline preferred.


• Additional certifications in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Stakeholder Management are advantageous.