Lead Government Relations, India

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Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India Job ID: R0142307 Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Communications & Corporate Affairs Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and for the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on its pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, Hitachi Energy is addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, it is the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, it employs over 56,000 people in 60 countries. India is one of Hitachi Energy's most strategic markets, playing a central role in the country's energy transition, grid modernization, renewable integration, electrification, data center growth, and sustainable infrastructure development. About the Role As Lead, Government & Institutional Relations, you will help position Hitachi Energy as a trusted partner to governments, regulators, industry bodies, multilateral institutions, and strategic stakeholders shaping India's energy future. You will develop and drive Hitachi Energy's external engagement and public affairs strategy across India. Serving as the company's senior advisor on policy, regulatory and stakeholder matters, the role will proactively shape the external environment to protect business interests, position Hitachi Energy as an influential thought leader, and promote growth opportunities aligned with India's energy, infrastructure and industrial development priorities. The role operates across three strategic pillars: Protect - Anticipate and mitigate policy, regulatory, and reputational risks. Position - Strengthen Hitachi Energy's credibility, influence, and thought leadership. Promote - Enable business growth through advocacy, partnerships, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities 1. Shape Policy and Regulatory Outcomes Lead Hitachi Energy's advocacy agenda across key policy, regulatory, and legislative developments impacting the energy, power, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Provide strategic counsel to business and country leadership on emerging policy trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and advance policy positions that support business objectives and India's energy transition priorities. 2. Build Strategic Government Relationships Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across central and state governments, regulatory authorities, public sector enterprises, and multilateral institutions. Serve as Hitachi Energy's primary interface with government stakeholders on matters of strategic importance. Facilitate high-impact executive engagements that strengthen the company's influence and visibility. 3. Advance Business Growth Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where government engagement and policy advocacy can accelerate market access, investment, project development, and growth. Support strategic pursuits through stakeholder intelligence, engagement plans, and executive outreach. Identify and leverage government initiatives, funding programs, and public-private partnership opportunities aligned with Hitachi Energy's priorities. 4. Strengthen Industry and Institutional Leadership Represent Hitachi Energy across key industry associations, business forums, chambers, technical bodies, and policy platforms. Build influential networks across utilities, industry leaders, think tanks, academia, and sustainability organizations. Position Hitachi Energy as a leading voice on grid modernization, electrification, energy security, and sustainability. 5. Protect Corporate Reputation and Manage External Risks Anticipate and assess political, regulatory, and stakeholder risks that may impact business operations, investments, or reputation. Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to manage sensitive issues and support crisis preparedness and response. Ensure timely insights and recommendations to leadership on critical external developments. 6. Drive Governance, Integrity and Compliance Ensure all government and institutional engagement activities are conducted in accordance with Hitachi Energy's values, integrity standards, and compliance requirements. Promote responsible advocacy, transparency, and ethical stakeholder engagement across the organization. Manage GIR planning, reporting, budgets, and performance effectiveness. Success in this Role You will be successful if you: Build trusted and influential relationships with key government and institutional stakeholders. Shape policy and regulatory outcomes that support business growth and competitiveness. Position Hitachi Energy as a valued partner in India's energy and infrastructure agenda. Identify and unlock strategic opportunities for market development and investment. Provide trusted counsel to senior leadership on public policy, stakeholder, and reputational matters. Strengthening the company's visibility, credibility, and influence across the external ecosystem. Uphold the highest standards of integrity, governance, and compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, International Relations or a related field. Advanced degrees in Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics or International Affairs is preferred. 15+ years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Policy Advocacy, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or related leadership roles. Experience in power, energy, infrastructure, industrial technology, utilities, or related sectors strongly preferred. Experience of engaging with government institutions, regulators, industry bodies and strategic external stakeholders at senior levels. Exposure to both public and private sector environments is highly desirable. Knowledge & Experience Deep understanding of India's policy, regulatory and political landscape. Strong knowledge of the power, energy transition, transmission, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Demonstrated success in advocacy, coalition-building and influencing public policy outcomes. Strong understanding of trade associations, industry platforms and multistakeholder engagement models. Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multinational environment. Experience advising senior executives and managing complex external stakeholder relationships. mpty) Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.