Qualcomm Senior Manager - Government Affairs 

India, Haryana, Gurugram 

779435615

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

The role is for a strategic business development leader who can combine complex legal, technical, and business issues and transform them into impactful business development and public procurement policies.

• Strategic Business Development: Devise end to end strategic plans to leverage all public procurement opportunities in line with business and P&L objectives of Qualcomm.

• Consultation and Advocacy: Engage in extensive consultation with government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups to shape public procurement policy aligned with Qualcomm’s business objectives.

• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research, monitor legislative developments, and analyze data and trends to provide informed insights for data driven decision-making and address emerging challenges.

• Relationship Building/engagement and Networking: Building strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Establish effective communication channels, cultivate trust, and engage in collaborative dialogue to influence policy outcomes and represent industry interests.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards, providing guidance, developing strategies, and conducting risk assessments to mitigate legal and reputational risks with cross functional teams in the organization.

Role Description & Qualifications:

• Support business strategy including development of relationships and opportunities in new and emerging areas where Qualcomm targets growth

• Work to further improve perception of Qualcomm through long-term, highly visible programs showing goodwill and Qualcomm’s commitment to India, such as:

• Technology leader in key priority areas for India, e.g. AI, IoT, Smart Cities, C-V2X, O-RAN

• Enabler and partner for Indian companies and other organizations through shared innovation and value creation

• Understanding of various government schemes (PLI, DLI, etc.) and import/export related policies

• Partner to support India to advance its technological, economic and social goals, such as through demonstrating Qualcomm’s commitment to enabling ‘Digital India’, ‘Make-In-India’ and ‘India’s Semiconductor Mission’

• Effectively manage issues and crisis by rapid response to issues as they arise

• Demonstrable detailed knowledge of functioning of Government of India, and structures/processes at central, state, and local levels

• Master's degree in policy, international relations, political science, law, etc. with sufficient and relevant experience in Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, or Public Affairs.

• Generate 3rd party support and endorsement from Indian stakeholders for all of the above

• Key engagements and relationship with on relevant subjects/issues -

• Ministries: MeitY, Finance, Commerce, DPIIT, MoRTH, DGFT, Education, Health and Niti Aayog

• Industry/Trade associations: USISPF, CII, FICCI, BIF, USIBC, NASSCOM, SIAM, MAIT

• At least 10 years of GA experiences in large MNCs and/or international organizations

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.