Senior Manager - Public Policy (Policy Partnerships, Research, Trade Relations)
Department: Public Policy and Government Affairs
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager - Public Policy to lead our engagement with policy stakeholders and shape the regulatory landscape for the quick commerce ecosystem in India. This role will focus on building strategic policy partnerships, leading research-driven advocacy, and managing trade and compliance dynamics critical to our business operations and expansion.
You'll serve as a senior advisor on public policy matters, working across teams to ensure our business is future-ready and aligned with the evolving policy environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Advocacy & Strategy
- Monitor and analyze policy developments at the central, state (especially South India), and local levels that impact the quick commerce and e-commerce sector.
- Develop proactive policy positions on issues such as last-mile delivery, gig economy and labor regulations, FSSAI aspects, digital commerce frameworks, data governance, and environmental compliance (e.g., packaging, EV policies).
2. Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage long-term relationships with policymakers, regulatory authorities, trade associations, and think tanks.
- Represent the company in government consultations, industry roundtables, and external stakeholder meetings.
3. Research & Thought Leadership
- Commission and oversee impactful policy research, reports, and briefings to support advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate with academic and policy research institutions to generate data-backed insights on key policy themes (e.g., urban logistics, sustainability, digital inclusion).
4. Trade & Regulatory Affairs
- Engage with central ministries (e.g., DPIIT, MoCI, MoEFCC, MeitY) and state departments, especially in South India, to navigate policy matters affecting supply chains, imports, and cross-border logistics.
- Ensure business practices align with legal and compliance requirements, particularly with evolving norms around FDI in e-commerce and labor law changes.
5. Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with leadership, legal, operations teams to align policy strategies with business objectives and growth plans.
- Provide policy insights to inform strategic decision-making and risk assessment.
Required Qualifications
- 6 - 8 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy, or a related function, ideally within the digital economy or consumer services sector.
- Strong understanding of India's regulatory landscape, including FDI policy, labor laws, trade policies, IT laws and digital commerce guidelines.
- Proven ability to work with senior government officials, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Economics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a tech-driven, consumer-facing company or quick commerce/e-commerce platform.
- Exposure to policy issues related to sustainability (e.g., EV, packaging waste, carbon compliance).
- Familiarity with gig economy labor issues and urban governance frameworks.
- Prior experience of working in the Government or a government affiliated body with a focus on technology policy and digital commerce related issues.
