Senior Manager India Government Affairs

Position: Government Affairs Manager

About the Role: Arm seeks a Government Affairs Manager in New Delhi to lead strategic engagements with the national government of India and key local governments, such as the state government of Karnataka in Bengaluru, home to Arm’s second biggest office. This individual will focus on a broad range of critical policy areas including semiconductor incentives, computing innovation, trade regulations, and workforce development.

With Bengaluru being a critical hub of India's vibrant technology and semiconductor ecosystem, Arm’s presence and growth in this city highlight our commitment to supporting India’s ambitions as a global tech leader, and see huge potential for future growth.

This role is instrumental in advocating and aligning Arm’s interests with India’s dynamic policy environment, especially amidst growing government initiatives such as the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) program aimed at fostering semiconductor investment and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a broad set of strategic government engagement plans. Identifying opportunities, taking initiative in-market to deliver them, and coordinating with Arm’s Global Government Affairs team.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders within national and select state governments.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate policy developments relevant to Arm’s business and proactively identify opportunities for positive influence.
• Represent Arm in policy discussions, forums, and public-private dialogues, emphasizing the company’s leadership and contributions in semiconductor design and innovation.
• Work closely with internal teams globally to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications:

• Degree required; advanced degree in Business, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in government affairs, public policy, or related roles, with a proven track record of engaging with government entities effectively.
• Demonstrable understanding of the Indian policy environment, especially regarding semiconductor industry incentives such as the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) program.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a professional presence suitable for high-level government interactions.
• Ability to travel domestically, particularly between New Delhi and key tech hubs like Bengaluru.

Join Arm’s global policy team at an exciting moment as India accelerates its push to become a global semiconductor powerhouse. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening Arm's strategic presence, especially in technology hubs like Bengaluru, reinforcing India's pivotal role in the global semiconductor landscape and Arm’s continued growth and success in the region.
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