Manager-Technology Policy and Innovation

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Role Overview:

Manager – Technology Policy & Innovation

80% client-facing

Key Responsibilities:

Business Execution

• Lead and manage consulting projects in

  technology policy and innovation

  , especially in

  DPI

  and

  AI

  domains.
• Conduct problem identification, issue analysis, and develop actionable policy or strategy recommendations.
• Support implementation initiatives such as

  Innovation Labs

  ,

  Hackathons

  , or regulatory sandbox environments.
• Handle

  client and stakeholder management

  , ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Manage and mentor a team of Analysts and Associates.
• Develop high-quality

  reports, presentations, policy briefs, and project documentation

  .
• Represent MSC in

  client meetings, conferences, and workshops

  in India and internationally.

Business Development

• Develop

  pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals

  for prospective clients.
• Contribute to

  thought leadership

  through policy briefs, op-eds, or research publications.
• Lead

  digital campaigns

  around MSC’s focus areas in technology and innovation.

Professional Development

• Continuously enhance expertise in

  digital governance, DPI, AI, and innovation ecosystems

  through training and certifications.
• Contribute to

  capacity-building

  initiatives within MSC.
• Provide and seek

  constructive feedback

  for professional growth.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

  in Engineering – Computer Science, Information Systems, or Electronics & Communication (Preferred)

• Master’s Degree

  in Business Administration, Public Policy, or Law (Preferred)
• Certifications or coursework in

  technology policy, innovation management, or digital governance

  are desirable

Experience:

• 8–12 years of experience in

  technology policy, management consulting, or innovation ecosystems

• Prior experience with a

  consulting firm or think-tank

  working on

  technology–public policy intersections

• Sound understanding of

  Digital Public Infrastructure

  and

  Artificial Intelligence

  frameworks

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent

  interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving

  skills
• Proven

  leadership

  and

  team management

  capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficient in

  MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Distribution:

• 80%

  – Client Engagements (Project Execution & Stakeholder Coordination)

• 20%

  – MSC Office (Strategy, Documentation, and Internal Development)