Vice President Public Policy

Experience required: 15+ years

Role: Vice President Public Policy

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and high-caliber Vice President – Rajasthan to lead and scale our consulting footprint at the state level. This is a high-impact leadership position designed for a strategic thinker who can navigate complex public-sector environments, manage large-scale engagements, and drive organizational growth.

As the senior on-ground leader, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of strategic assignments, maintaining senior government relationships, and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams to deliver excellence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end execution of high-impact consulting projects in Rajasthan, ensuring all deliverables align with client expectations and organizational standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government officials and key stakeholders, building long-term trust and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Business Development & Growth: Lead the state’s growth strategy by identifying new opportunities, spearheading the RFP (Request for Proposal) process, and crafting winning bid strategies.
• Team Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering a culture of delivery excellence and professional growth.
• Operational Governance: Ensure rigorous quality control, risk management, and governance across all project implementations in the state.
• Thought Leadership: Represent the organization in policy discussions, external forums, and conferences to enhance brand visibility in the public policy and development sectors.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of core consulting experience, specifically in management consulting, strategy, or advisory roles.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager, Engagement Lead, or Team Leader on large, complex assignments.
• Professional Pedigree: Prior experience with a Big 4 firm (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or equivalent top-tier advisory firms like Grant Thornton or BDO.
• Business Development: Hands-on exposure to the government tendering process, proposal development, and business acquisition.
• Regional Expertise: While not mandatory, prior experience consulting for the Government of Rajasthan is highly preferred.
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "startup-like" environment that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.

Key Competencies

• Government Navigability: Exceptional skills in senior government engagement and public sector stakeholder management.
• Leadership: Strong ability to manage diverse teams and drive project governance.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Sharp analytical skills to address complex governance and development challenges.
• Communication: Elite presentation and communication skills suitable for high-level policy advocacy.