Chief of Staff – India Country Managers office

Job description

The Chief of Staff is the strategic execution partner to the India Country Manager, responsible for translating priorities into measurable outcomes. The role drives operating rhythm, cross-functional alignment, strategic initiatives, government affairs coordination, and leadership effectiveness across the India organization. As a trusted advisor to the Country Manager, the Chief of Staff enables decision-making, orchestrates high-impact initiatives, manages governance and execution mechanisms, and strengthens relationships across government, industry, academia, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities 1. Country Strategy & Executive Support Focus: Enable the Country Manager to drive enterprise priorities and country-level strategic outcomes. • Support development and execution of India country priorities and strategic initiatives • Drive leadership alignment and OSIR review processes • Provide structured analysis, insights, and recommendations for key decisions • Develop executive communications, presentations, and briefing materials • Ensure effective follow-through on leadership actions and commitments 2. PMO & Operational Excellence Focus: Drive execution discipline, governance, and organizational effectiveness. • Lead strategic program and portfolio management across country initiatives • Establish governance mechanisms and operating cadences • Track progress, dependencies, risks, and action closure • Drive accountability and execution across cross-functional stakeholders • Improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness 3. Government Affairs & Ecosystem Engagement Focus: Strengthen NXP India's external influence and strategic partnerships. • Support Government Affairs strategy and policy advocacy efforts • Coordinate engagement with government, industry bodies, academia, and research institutions • Manage ecosystem initiatives involving startups, universities, and innovation programs • Develop briefing materials and stakeholder engagement plans • Identify partnership opportunities that support NXP India's growth and reputation 4. Stakeholder Management & Organizational Impact Focus: Foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness. • Build strong relationships across business groups, functions, and external stakeholders • Facilitate leadership forums, councils, and executive workshops • Promote collaboration and alignment across the India organization • Support culture, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives • Serve as a connector between leadership priorities and organizational execution Qualifications & Experience Education • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, Business, Public Policy, or a related field. • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. Experience • 10+ years of experience in strategy, program management, consulting, business operations, ecosystem development, government affairs, or leadership support roles. • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving executive stakeholders. • Exposure to technology, semiconductor, innovation ecosystems, startups, academia, or government collaboration programs is highly desirable. Key Skills & Competencies • Strategic planning and execution • Program and portfolio management • Executive stakeholder management • Government affairs and ecosystem engagement • Executive communication and storytelling • Data-driven problem solving and decision support • Cross-functional leadership and influence • Governance, operating rhythm, and performance management • Relationship building and collaboration • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a matrix organization Success Measures The successful candidate will be measured by: • Effective execution of Country Manager priorities and strategic initiatives • Timely closure of leadership actions, milestones, and commitments • Quality of governance, operating rhythm, and executive reporting • Strength of cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement • Impact of government affairs and ecosystem initiatives • Leadership satisfaction and organizational effectiveness improvements This position is designed to be a highly influential leadership enablement role, serving as both a strategic advisor and operational catalyst for India Country Management office. More information about NXP in India... #LI-9415