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You will
The Country Director will:
Create and execute advocacy strategies to drive Ford's policy agenda
Track and analyse emerging political environments, automotive policies, and regulatory issues
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Job description
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana Department: Policy & Public Affairs
Ford is seeking a strategic leader to direct its government relations covering all India operations. The Country Director - Govt affairs will be responsible for navigating complex legislative and regulatory landscapes to drive favourable policy outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Country Director will:
Create and execute advocacy strategies to drive Ford's policy agenda
Track and analyse emerging political environments, automotive policies, and regulatory issues
Anticipate geopolitical and domestic political shifts and integrate analysis into strategic planning
Collaborate with Ford India management to determine business impact and drive corporate alignment
Provide recommendations on key business organisations and coalitions
Lead negotiations with government and key industry associations
Support CSR/community activities
Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
The Country Director will:
Employ diplomatic skills to navigate complex intergovernmental relationships
Forge and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders
Deploy management techniques to orchestrate coalitions and sway decision-makers
Successfully navigate interagency coordination and intergovernmental negotiations
Risk Management and Compliance
The Country Director will:
Proactively identify and mitigate regulatory and political risks
Lead crisis management responses to emergent policy challenges
Collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams to interpret complex legislative texts
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or a related field
At least 15+ years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory compliance
Track record in leading a GA/Corporate Affairs team
Demonstrated network of relationships with Central Government officials and state government leadership
Experience working in markets outside of India is highly preferred
Strong diplomatic negotiation skills, analytical ability, and expertise in crisis management
