Corp Affairs Manager; Mars Petcare; Hyderabad

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Job Description: Job Responsibilities Government Affairs & State Liaisoning (Primary Responsibility) • Develop and execute Mars Pet Nutrition's Telangana Government Affairs strategy aligned with business priorities. • Build and independently maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across Telangana Government departments relevant to manufacturing operations. • Represent Mars with local government bodies, regulatory agencies, district administration and industry associations. • Lead proactive advocacy that supports business continuity, ease of doing business and long term growth. • Identify policy, regulatory and political developments impacting the business and recommend mitigation strategies. • Partner with internal teams to resolve regulatory bottlenecks affecting the Hyderabad manufacturing site. • Represent Mars during meetings, consultations, inspections and stakeholder forums. Manufacturing Site Partnership • Serve as the Corporate Affairs partner for the Hyderabad manufacturing site. • Work closely with Plant Leadership, Supply, Engineering, Legal, Quality, Safety and Finance teams. • Support government visits, inspections, audits and regulatory engagements. • Work on-site from Hyderabad, partnering closely with both the Hyderabad manufacturing site and the Hyderabad office as required by business priorities, with regular presence at the manufacturing site. Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Support • Coordinate cross functional compliance requirements involving government authorities. • Support statutory licences, permits, approvals and regulatory documentation. • Track compliance obligations and coordinate timely execution across teams. • Support audit preparedness and regulatory inspections. Corporate Communications • Develop and execute integrated internal and external communication strategies supporting business priorities. • Lead internal communications for the Hyderabad site and partner with the India Country Head and India Leadership Team on leadership communications. • Develop communication plans, messaging, speeches, presentations, FAQs and leadership content. • Plan and deliver associate engagement campaigns aligned with business priorities and purpose. • Lead planning and execution of town halls, associate forums, site events and employee engagement initiatives. • Manage internal communication tools and channels ensuring timely, consistent and engaging communication. • Work closely with People & Organization (HR) and other functions on change management, organisational announcements and engagement initiatives. • Support executive visibility, media engagement, reputation management and crisis communications. Stakeholder Management • Build trusted relationships with Telangana Government departments, local authorities, regulatory agencies, industry associations and community stakeholders. • Influence senior internal stakeholders including the India Country Head, India Leadership Team, Plant Leadership, Regional and Global Corporate Affairs teams. • Act as a trusted advisor on government, policy and reputation matters. Job Specifications/Qualifications Education & Professional Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (required). • Postgraduate qualification in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication or related disciplines is preferred. Knowledge / Experience • Minimum 8–10 years of Corporate Affairs experience. • Proven experience independently managing State Government relations, preferably in Telangana or another South Indian state. • Mandatory experience supporting a manufacturing plant, factory or industrial site. • Mandatory experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Policy or related functions with direct state government engagement. • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, licences, approvals and manufacturing related governance. • Experience in internal and external corporate communications. • Excellent English communication skills. • Hindi preferred. • Ability to speak, read or understand Telugu is a significant advantage.