Lead Public Policy, South and West India

About Yuma

With over 15 battery swaps every second in 2024, over 10 Mn batteries were swapped at Yuma Stations in 2024. And these, our baby steps. Built on unmatched tech-powered operations and scale, Yuma is a leading force in the BaaS market and is playing a pivotal role in the transition to EVs. We have built a fantastic team in the last 2 years and continue to enhance our overall capability by adding new team members who share our vision and passion for transforming mobility in the country & beyond.

Yuma is excited to welcome people with high integrity, commitment, the ability to collaborate and take ownership, high agency and an appetite for taking intelligent risks. If our mission brings a spark into your eyes and if you’d like to join a passionate team that’s committed to transforming the E-mobility ecosystem in India – Come join us at Yuma Energy!

Read more about Yuma on our website, https://yuma.energy/

Role Summary

This role involves developing and executing strategies to influence policies that support developing energy infrastructure for electric mobility and sustainable transportation, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. It requires strong stakeholder engagement with local and state level government bodies, and civil authorities, as well as representing the company in policy discussions and public forums. The position also includes managing regulatory compliance, thought leadership efforts, and leading a multi-city team to align operations with Yuma’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy and Strategy:

• Develop and execute strategies to influence policies supporting Battery as a Service (BaaS).
• Analyze local, state, and national policy developments to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Engage with government bodies, municipal corporations, and regulatory authorities to advocate for favorable regulations and incentives.
• Counsel Yuma leadership and operations team on launching innovative models in existing and new cities across India in partnership with the

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and nurture robust relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, legislators, industry associations, and NGOs, across Yuma’s operational cities in South & Western regions such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
• Represent Yuma at industry forums, public consultations, and policy discussions to advocate for sustainable mobility initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Yuma and regulatory authorities, including Discoms, Municipal Corporations, Metro Operators, State Transport Departments, City Traffic Police, etc.
• Prepare and submit bids, auctions, and Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to secure rights for utilizing public spaces for Battery Swapping.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing Yuma’s operations.
• Work closely with legal and operations teams to manage licenses, and other regulatory clearances.

Thought Leadership

• Position Yuma as a thought leader in the BaaS ecosystem through newspaper articles, leadership briefs, policy recommendations, and public speaking engagements.
• Drive initiatives related to spread awareness with Govt Agencies, Field Staffs’ Welfare and encouraging adoption of electric vehicles across emerging use cases.

Team Management

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of 2-3 members across multiple cities, ensuring prompt and tailored responses to local requirements and crisis situations.
• Collaborative approach aimed at building capacity in teams across functions for better alignment with Yuma’s business principles, crisis management, better adherence to regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• 8+ years in public policy, government affairs, or related fields, preferably in energy, mobility or sustainability sectors.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related disciplines is a plus