Government Relationship and Policy Manager

POSITION : Government Relation & Policy Manager POSITION PURPOSE To improve and protect P&G India’s reputation, competitiveness and shareholder value by achieving favorable outcomes through leveraging and influencing policy, legislation and regulation at the national, and local levels of government. Serve as a key support for P&G India externally, consistent with our global Purpose, Values and Principles. This position will report to the Global Government Relations Manager India. Location: Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Core Skills 1. Understanding of P&G business and the External environment : Understands the objectives and goals of P&G India business strategies and plans. Thoroughly understands the Indian Government structure as well as the political and policy making process. 2. Builds Network and close working relationships : Builds, maintains network and close working relationships with a wide array of Federal and State Government Departments and organizations, including rapport with the government officials at the Secretary and Under Secretary and Director General levels that is consistent with the trust and mutual respect and in line with the PVP of the Company. 3. Leadership Skills : A self-starter who is proactive in identifying issues and opportunities to enhance the Company’s growth and competitiveness; works hard individually and as a team; makes decisions that reflect positively on the credibility and reputation of P&G and identifies and develops the breadth and depth of resources within the Company to help do the job. 4. Emerging Issues : The individual must be good in reading the political & legislative environment in the country and should be able to identify emerging issues and challenges which affect the company’s profitability and competitive position. 5. Crisis Management : Should be able to implement and at time develop strategies and action plans to swiftly manage the Government interfaces (local, provincial, central) in resolving crises and issues with minimal impact on the company business and reputation. 6. Strong Communication Skills : This individual needs strong communication skills both in writing and orally in view of building effective stakeholders’ relationships and advocating P&G’s POV.