46 Policymakers jobs in India

About the team

Our Public Policy team plays a critical role in navigating the regulatory environment and ensuring alignment with slice’s business goals within India’s policy framework. This team works closely with government bodies, regulatory departments and other relevant stakeholders to achieve slice’s objectives. By leading our engagement efforts, the team ensures that slice remains compliant and competitive in the markets we operate in.

What You will do

• Provide direction and guidance on policy strategies that align with slice’s business goals.
• Represent slice’s interests with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders at local, state, and national levels
• Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities and challenges that may impact the business.
• Provide strategic, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership on key policy matters, ensuring proactive decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to address critical legislative, regulatory and public policy proposals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in policy-related matters, offering both tactical and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across regulatory, industry, and business networks.
• Actively engage with industry associations and forums to advocate for slice’s priorities and contribute to shaping relevant policy frameworks.

What you will need

• 5+ years of experience in public policy and regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on the Indian market.
• A strong network of stakeholders, including at senior levels, with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest levels.
• An extensive understanding of the policy climate in India, with an informed global perspective, combined with sound and practical business judgment and common sense.
• An ability to anticipate emerging issues of importance to the company, communicating their impact on slice to senior management, and developing a strategy to address them effectively.
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Sound business judgment and a practical approach to policy development and regulatory compliance.

Life at slice

Life so good, you’d think we’re kidding:

• Competitive salaries. Period.
• An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. We’ll love you and take care of you, our promise.
• Flexible working hours. Just don’t call us at 3AM, we like our sleep schedule.
• Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life.
• A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.
• Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding.
• Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel at home. An environment so good, you’ll forget the term “colleagues can’t be your friends”.

We believe in equality. Period.

At slice, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We never discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by the applicable law.

We consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the applicable law. Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Come join our crew!

About us

slice the way you bank

slice’s purpose is to make the world better at using money and time, with a major focus on building the best consumer experience for your money. We’ve all felt how slow, confusing, and complicated banking can be. So, we’re reimagining it. We’re building every product from scratch to be fast, transparent, and feel good, because we believe that the best products transcend demographics, like how great music touches most of us.

Our cornerstone products and services: slice savings account, slice UPI credit card, slice UPI, slice UPI ATMs, slice fixed deposits, slice borrow, and UPI-powered bank branch are designed to be simple, rewarding, and completely in your control. At slice, you’ll get to build things you’d use yourself and shape the future of banking in India. We tailor our working experience with the belief that the present moment is the only real thing in life. And we have harmony in the present the most when we feel happy and successful together.

We’re backed by some of the world’s leading investors, including Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Advent International, Blume Ventures, and Gunosy Capital.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Type: Full-time, FXTE

Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Job Title – Deputy General Manager/ Senior Manager

Location – Gurugram (On-Site)

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Public Policy Managers at Airtel are curious, problem solvers and self-starters, working at a fast pace to develop policy positions with our customers in mind. At Airtel, the Regulatory (Public Policy) team is responsible for the development and execution of policy initiatives and strategies, working closely with business and industry stakeholders for the betterment of its customers and business, and monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory developments that impact the organization's objectives.

An eligible candidate for this role is expected to be a lateral thinker interested in helping businesses and policymakers find a common ground. This role requires excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and a successful candidate will be working extensively with internal business teams and external stakeholdersto drive our organization's strategic goals and ensure alignment with public policy initiatives. There is immense potential for learning and creating tangible impact. This position requires a strong understanding of government policies, excellent research and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

As a member of Airtel's Public Policy team, you will:

• Maintain and develop relationships with policymakers, regulators, and government stakeholders to advance Airtel's policy objectives.

• Lead advocacy and representation efforts across industry associations, think tanks and other collective forums to strengthen Airtel's position in sectoral policy debates.

• Proactively identify new and emerging policy issues and develop well-researched policy positions and recommendations to address them.

• Engage with think tanks, civil society organizations, and academia to shape important policy developments.

• Advise internal teams on the regulatory implications of products and services while working with a cross-functional team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing positions on regulations affecting the full range of policy areas that impact Airtel, focusing on telecom/mobility, trust & safety, cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, financial services, and broadcasting and digital entertainment.

• Lead and manage Airtel's participation in policy consultations, working groups, and government, industry dialogues, ensuring strategic alignment and representation of Airtel's perspective.

• Identify, track, and advise on legislative and policy trends, and develop strategies and policy language to further Airtel's interests.

• Create actionable strategies required for regulatory business partnering for larger business objectives of the Company.

• Collaborate with the business, legal, compliance, marketing, and communications teams on market-specific policy and business initiatives.

• Work with the business team to identify avenues for business development through policy initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in and understanding of business basics. At Airtel, we love to solve problems. You will work across teams to dig deep into impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's level degree in Law/Economics/Political Science/Public Policy/Business/International Affairs or similar field.

• Minimum 3 to 6 years' experience working with government, think tanks, public interest groups, or in the field of corporate public policy.

• Strong experience in managing relationships with industry associations and advocacy platforms.

• Ability to review and evaluate legislation and technical policy documents.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

• Understanding of telecom, technology, data privacy frameworks, and laws that impact digital businesses.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team across multiple tasks and locations.

• Effective prioritization framework to focus on the right problems

Company Description

Centre for Health, Innovation, Policy & Digital Health

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate- Public Policy & MDP, Office of Chair Emeritus. The position is located in Central Delhi. The Associate will be responsible for supporting public policy initiatives, conducting research, analyzing data, coordinating Management Development Programs and drafting policy documents. Additional responsibilities include managing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing administrative support to the Chair Emeritus.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication and Writing skills
• Proficiency in Research methodologies and techniques
• Experience in Project Management
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Relevant experience in policy research or public administration is a plus
• Clinical Degree with Management will be preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare is an essential

The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL), Gandhinagar, Gujarat,
 is an upcoming leadership institution dedicated to enabling authentic leaders to advance public good. It aims to broaden the landscape of values-based leadership in India through diverse program offerings across the political, public policy, and social sectors. SOUL aims to set a global benchmark in leadership development.

To strengthen our intellectual core, we invite applications for the role of
Head - Public Policy.

Role Overview

The
Head
-
Public Policy
shall lead initiatives to develop leaders capable of driving meaningful policy impact at local, national, and global levels by
curating, facilitating and delivering transformative leadership programs
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curate and deliver leadership development programs focused on good governance.
• Build strong content, case studies, and experiential methods in behavioural change in public leadership.
• Engage and build strong partnerships with policymakers, institutions, and government departments.
• Build a strong team of internal and external facilitators to engage with public officials and elected representatives.
• Collaborate with teams focused on leadership research and analytics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD/Master's) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Leadership, Governance, or allied disciplines/equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in public policy, government advisory, or leadership development.
• Deep understanding of public policy, public administration, curriculum curation, facilitation, and assessment tools.
• Proven expertise in program design, adult pedagogy, and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative, impactful learning frameworks.
• Proficiency with digital tools for enhanced learning engagement.
• Exposure to cross-cultural public leadership or Indian/Asian leadership studies will be a strong plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to bridge academic rigour with real-world application.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to the mission of SOUL in shaping leaders for public good.

What We Offer

• A platform to create cutting-edge leadership programs for national & global impact.
• Opportunity to pioneer India's first integrated leadership ecosystem.
• Collegial, innovative, and mission-driven work environment.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, commensurate with experience.

Office Location:
 Maple Trade Centre, Ahmedabad

Campus Location:
Gift City Road, Gandhinagar

How to Apply:
  Applications may be submitted by sending your
Statement of Purpose
and
CV
to
-
, clearly mentioning the position applied for in the subject line. We encourage you to apply even if you don't check every single box in the job description. We value a diverse range of experiences and skill sets and are eager to hear from candidates who are passionate, driven, and deeply committed to contributing to SOUL's mission.

Application Deadline:
 30 October 2025

About the team

Our Public Policy team plays a critical role in navigating the regulatory environment and ensuring alignment with slice's business goals within India's policy framework. This team works closely with government bodies, regulatory departments and other relevant stakeholders to achieve slice's objectives. By leading our engagement efforts, the team ensures that slice remains compliant and competitive in the markets we operate in.

What You will do

• Provide direction and guidance on policy strategies that align with slice's business goals.
• Represent slice's interests with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders at local, state, and national levels
• Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities and challenges that may impact the business.
• Provide strategic, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership on key policy matters, ensuring proactive decision-making.
• Develop and implement strategies to address critical legislative, regulatory and public policy proposals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in policy-related matters, offering both tactical and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across regulatory, industry, and business networks.
• Actively engage with industry associations and forums to advocate for slice's priorities and contribute to shaping relevant policy frameworks.

What you will need

• 5+ years of experience in public policy and regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on the Indian market.
• A strong network of stakeholders, including at senior levels, with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest levels.
• An extensive understanding of the policy climate in India, with an informed global perspective, combined with sound and practical business judgment and common sense.
• An ability to anticipate emerging issues of importance to the company, communicating their impact on slice to senior management, and developing a strategy to address them effectively.
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Sound business judgment and a practical approach to policy development and regulatory compliance.

Life at slice

Life so good, you'd think we're kidding:

• Competitive salaries. Period.
• An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. We'll love you and take care of you, our promise.
• Flexible working hours. Just don't call us at 3AM, we like our sleep schedule.
• Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life.
• A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.
• Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding.
• Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel at home. An environment so good, you'll forget the term "colleagues can't be your friends".

We believe in equality. Period.

At slice, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We never discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by the applicable law.

We consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the applicable law. Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Come join our crew

About us

slice the way you bank

slice's purpose is to make the world better at using money and time, with a major focus on building the best consumer experience for your money. We've all felt how slow, confusing, and complicated banking can be. So, we're reimagining it. We're building every product from scratch to be fast, transparent, and feel good, because we believe that the best products transcend demographics, like how great music touches most of us.

Our cornerstone products and services: slice savings account, slice UPI credit card, slice UPI, slice UPI ATMs, slice fixed deposits, slice borrow, and UPI-powered bank branch are designed to be simple, rewarding, and completely in your control. At slice, you'll get to build things you'd use yourself and shape the future of banking in India. We tailor our working experience with the belief that the present moment is the only real thing in life. And we have harmony in the present the most when we feel happy and successful together.

We're backed by some of the world's leading investors, including Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Advent International, Blume Ventures, and Gunosy Capital.

About Fifth Pillar:

Fifth Pillar is a public affairs and strategic communications firm partnering with governments, corporations, and development organizations to shape policy, drive advocacy, and deliver impact. We work at the intersection of governance, research, and communication to craft data-driven, actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Research & Analysis: Conduct research on state and national policies, legislative frameworks, and socio-economic trends relevant to client objectives.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide actionable policy insights to clients and support in developing advocacy strategies for Karnataka-specific issues.
• Documentation & Content Development: Draft policy briefs, government submissions, and consultation responses tailored for regional and national stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in building and managing relationships with state government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry associations in Karnataka.
• Monitoring & Intelligence: Track state-level policy developments, budget announcements, and reforms impacting clients across sectors.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Master's in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, or related fields.
• Experience: 2–4 years in policy research, advocacy, consulting, or government affairs; familiarity with Karnataka's policy and governance landscape preferred.

Job Description

Position Title: Manager, Public Policy Government Affairs, Wipro Group

Overview: Manager Government Affairs is a member of the Global Public Policy and Government Affairs team, in Wipro, under the Legal function. The manager will facilitate Wipro interactions with governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders in India USA, UK, Australia, Middle east and other priority countries where Wipro has significant business operations. This role is crucial in shaping and advancing Wipros public policy agenda, facilitating engagement and discussions on key regulatory areas, and fostering strong relationships with policymakers and influencers.

Key Responsibilities: The Government Affairs team serves as an advisor to Wipro business leaders, influencing decision -making processes related to government and regulators

• Strategic Approach to Government Affairs: Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs and outreach plan that align with Wipros business goals and objectives. Create white papers in select priority areas and evangelize the Wipro story across stakeholders and build the brand with government stakeholders.
• Policy Advocacy: Collaborate across multi-functional teams to develop and advocate for Wipros positions on legislative and regulatory issues, including drafting policy proposals, position papers, and testimony for hearings. Should be able to write on Technology policy topics such as Digital transformation, Data, Privacy, Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Emerging technologies, AI, etc for regions including Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East region.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal government officials, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders, in India and select priority countries

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and analyse legislation and regulations that impact Wipro, ensuring compliance and advising on necessary adjustments to business practice

• Issue Management: Identify and manage potential political and regulatory risks and crisis management, developing proactive strategies to address and mitigate these risks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on public policy issues. Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, events, and forums, including hosting delegations and visits of Government dignitaries
• Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders and serve as a spokesperson for Wipro on governmental and regulatory matters on Industry platforms, Government interactions etc.
• Coalition Building: Work with industry peers and coalitions to advance common public policy goals and objectives. Represent or support Wipros representation in key industry associations in India and globally.

Essential Characteristics: The individual should be motivated to take on projects / execution that may not lead to early and easy wins. She/He should be prepared to work on details and must be flexible t and step in to take up ad hoc responsibilities aligned with companys interests.

Qualifications and Experience: An accomplished professional with at least 5 years in advocacy / public policy and working with Government and a total of 7+ years of experience with a proven track record.

• High integrity and sense of purpose
• Inter-personal skills and ability to engage effectively in a matrix environment.
• Work with senior leadership.

Education: A background in business administration, public policy, political science, public relations along with MBA or law degree preferred.

Reporting Manager: Global head of Public Policy and Government Affairs with strong connections with Snr Vice President and General Counsel, Wipro Limited Executive Chairman, CEO and other senior leaders across Wipro Limited and Wipro Enterprises Limited.

Reinvent your world.We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Come to Wipro. Realize your ambitions.

Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.