Open Future - Senior Manager - Liaison

Open Futures Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Open Futures Group is looking for a proactive Senior Manager - Liaison to strengthen relationships with government authorities and stakeholders. The role involves managing regulatory approvals, compliance, and ensuring effective communication between teams and agencies.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in liaison or government relations, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory processes. This role offers significant responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Liaison, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, or External Affairs.
• Strong understanding of regulatory approvals, licenses, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in dealing with government bodies, municipal authorities, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive liaison activities with government departments and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and government officials.
• Manage documentation for regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Represent the organization in meetings with external authorities.

Skills

Liaison experience

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Public Relations, Law, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and well-connected Senior Manager - Liaison to manage and strengthen relationships with government authorities, regulatory bodies, local administration, and external stakeholders. The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination, timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and seamless communication between internal teams and external agencies to support business operations and project execution.

Job Description

Senior Manager - Liaison

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and well-connected Senior Manager - Liaison to manage and strengthen relationships with government authorities, regulatory bodies, local administration, and external stakeholders. The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination, timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and seamless communication between internal teams and external agencies to support business operations and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive liaison activities with government departments, municipal authorities, regulatory agencies, and local bodies for approvals, licenses, and clearances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, consultants, legal advisors, and government officials.
• Manage end-to-end coordination for obtaining permits, approvals, NOCs, registrations, and statutory clearances.
• Ensure timely submission, tracking, and closure of all documentation related to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as legal, compliance, operations, projects, and administration to ensure smooth execution of liaison activities.
• Monitor changes in government regulations, policies, and statutory requirements relevant to business operations.
• Handle escalations and resolve issues related to regulatory approvals, compliance bottlenecks, and external stakeholder management.
• Represent the organization in meetings, discussions, and negotiations with external authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all liaison activities align with organizational governance, legal compliance, and corporate policies.
• Support leadership with market intelligence, regulatory updates, and strategic inputs on external affairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Liaison, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, or External Affairs.
• Strong understanding of regulatory approvals, licenses, statutory compliance, and documentation processes.
• Proven experience in dealing with government bodies, municipal authorities, and external agencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Working knowledge of legal and compliance frameworks.
• Good understanding of documentation, reporting, and process management.
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Public Relations, Law, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project-driven industries preferred.
• Experience in handling regulatory approvals and statutory clearances for large-scale projects.
• Strong local network with government and regulatory authorities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
• Exposure to high-impact stakeholder and regulatory management responsibilities.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work culture with strong career growth opportunities.

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