Manager - Public Affairs

Location

Pune | India

Job description

Job Description:

Role- Manager - Public Affairs

Location - Pune, India

Job Scope:

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the challenging, exciting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from diverse backgrounds. And to access the tools, training, and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars Associate is more than a job. It's the opportunity to start your tomorrow, today.

Job Description:

The Manager of India Public Affairs (PA) will be responsible for the PA agenda of India including external stakeholder management, compliances, issues, crises, and CSR for all three factory sites in India. The person will also support the central advocacy strategy and execution, trade body engagement, and consumer care issues. Working closely with colleagues across India, regional and global Public Affairs (PA) teams and with cross-functional partners, the Manager ensures that external trends are embedded in business strategy and delivers tools, resources, and expertise to advance a consistent PA agenda, advocacy approach on business-critical issues, and manage cross-cutting initiatives in support of the full India PA strategic agenda. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Affairs and manages external consultancy resources.

What are we looking for:

• Demonstrated understanding of public policymaking processes, stakeholder management, and ability to translate technical and complex business needs into advocacy objectives, strategies, and messaging with 8+ years of experience

• Prior Experience in Manufacturing and FMCG would be preferred.

• Strong communicator, able to concisely articulate complex issues across India, regional and global audiences.

• Excellent skills in influencing and driving dialogue to reach consensus both internally and externally.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 140,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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