Assistant Vice President - State Advocacy Lead
Date:
19 Dec 2025
Location:
Mangalore, India
Company:
Sterlite Power Transmission Limited
Position Title
Assistant Vice President - State Advocacy Lead
Position Summary
Lead state-level policy advocacy and government relations to unlock approvals, shape policy, and de-risk execution across priority states (e.g., Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh). Operate as an activist owner of state relationshipsmoving beyond advisory supportto secure outcomes across approvals, RoW, land and compensation; partner closely with Central Corporate Affairs & Policy Advocacy, project/cluster leadership and the Stakeholder Strategy team. Build durable relationships with SERCs, energy departments, and utilities; provide regulatory/political intelligence for bids.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Institutionalize state relationships: Institutionalize senior relationships with State Secretariats, SERCs, energy departments and utilities; sustain ties beyond single-project horizons.
- Regulatory expertise and policy-to-execution bridge: Convert regulatory developments into bid strategy, risk guidance, and execution guardrails.
- Organizational intelligence: Provide regulatory/political intelligence for bids; advise on positioning and risk mitigation.
- Senior stakeholder management: Govern stakeholder mapping, contact networks, and engagement cadences; ensure consistent reporting and escalation with PDs/Cluster Heads/Stakeholder Strategy.
Position Demands
Travel to state capital, project corridors in priority states (One state between Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat or Andhra Pradesh).
Competencies
- Behavioural
- Achievement Orientation
- Altrocentric Leadership
- Analytical Decision Making
- Customer Service Orientation
- Functional
- Financial
- Operational
- People
- Strategic
About Us
Resonia (formerly Sterlite Powers Global Infrastructure Business) is a leading power transmission infrastructure developer committed to strengthening Indias energy landscape. We develop, own, and operate critical power transmission projects. Resonias portfolio spans an asset base of 33,000 Cr with more than 10,000 circuit kms across 8 key states. Our mission is to develop, own, and operate critical power transmission projects worth 1 lac crore by 2032.We play a vital role in enabling Indias clean energy transition and reducing carbon emissions by ensuring reliable and efficient power flow across regions. With a strong focus on integrating renewable energy into the grid.We are building the backbone of a sustainable, future-ready power network by building a strong inter-regional network across the country.We Are Guided By Our Core Purpose Of Empowering Humanity By Addressing The Toughest Challenges Of Energy Delivery. Our Four Core Values Form The Pillars Of Our Organization
- Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. This value is a cornerstone upon which the trust of our customers and employees rests.
- Respect: Treat everyone with empathy and consideration. We acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of individuals and the value that diverse opinions and perspectives bring to the table.
- Innovation: Empowering ideas to transform into impact and enhance sustainable values. We believe in empowering ideas that create sustainable value. Our philosophy of innovation is to strive to be better than yesterday, every day.
- Speed: Delivering on time with efficiency without compromising on values, quality & safety. We thrive on acting with urgency, making timely decisions and driving progress, while maintaining quality and embracing continuous learning.
The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Resonia is also the sponsor of IndiGrid, Indias first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), listed on the BSE and NSE.
