Talent.com
No longer accepting applications
Additional Director

Additional Director

ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)Greater Kailash, Haryana, India
1 day ago
Job description

Job Title : Additional Director / Director

Location : Delhi

Experience : 15-18 years

Qualifications : Master's degree or higher in Engineering / Management / Economics / Public Policy or related discipline

Job Purpose

The Chamber is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to head its Manufacturing Department. The incumbent will lead policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and multi-sectoral initiatives across key manufacturing verticals while driving departmental revenue through sponsorships, memberships, and government projects.

This leadership position calls for a strategic thinker with deep understanding of India's manufacturing ecosystem, strong policy acumen, and proven capability in developing impactful programs that support national priorities such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Green Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy Advocacy & Government Liaison

  • Lead policy formulation and advocacy on manufacturing ecosystem spanning multiple sectors — engineering, automotive, electronics, textiles, pharma, leather, chemicals, metals, capital goods, renewable manufacturing, and others. Covering large, medium and small-scale sector.
  • Develop position papers, policy recommendations, and thought leadership reports to support sectoral growth.
  • Engage effectively with Central and State Government Ministries (e.g., DPIIT, Heavy Industries, MSME, Commerce & Industry, Power, Environment, etc.) for policy influence and partnership.
  • Represent the Chamber in consultations, committees, and industry-government forums.

2. Sectoral Development & Strategic Initiatives

  • Identify emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in the manufacturing sector.
  • Conceptualize and execute flagship initiatives, research projects, and capacity-building programs.
  • Drive multi-sectoral collaborations focusing on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and competitiveness.

    • 3. Revenue Generation & Business Development

  • Achieve departmental revenue targets through sponsorships, partnerships, and membership drives.
  • Develop proposals and secure government-funded projects, studies, and capacity-building assignments.
  • Engage with corporates, PSUs, and international agencies for joint initiatives, sponsorships, and policy projects.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for cross-departmental events and initiatives to maximize resource utilization and revenue potential.

    • 4. Member Engagement & Outreach

  • Strengthen engagement with existing members and onboard new members from key manufacturing segments.
  • Conceptualize and organize national and international conferences, seminars, roundtables, and delegations.
  • Build a strong ecosystem of industry leaders, government representatives, and academic institutions.

    • Education and Experience

  • Postgraduate degree in Engineering / Management / Economics / Public Policy or related discipline.
  • 15–18 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, industry associations, or policy advocacy.
  • Proven track record of working with government bodies, industry associations, startups, and investors.
  • Experience in policy advocacy, ecosystem building, and managing incubation or accelerator programs is highly desirable.Skills (Soft and Functional)
  • Strategic Leadership : Ability to formulate and execute long-term strategies to build and sustain a robust startup and innovation ecosystem.
  • Stakeholder Management : Strong skills in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders including government officials, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  • Policy Advocacy : Expertise in analysing, developing, and advocating for policies that support startup growth and ease of doing business.
  • Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent ASSOCHAM effectively and build networks.
  • Program Management : Proficiency in designing, implementing, and monitoring startup support programs such as incubation, mentorship, and funding initiatives.
  • Financial Acumen : Understanding of funding mechanisms, investment processes, and financial management related to startups and innovation projects.
  • Innovation Mindset : Deep understanding of innovation trends, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship dynamics.
  • Team Leadership : Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Networking : Strong ability to build partnerships and collaborations nationally and internationally.

    • IT Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for document preparation, data analysis, and presentations.
  • Email and Calendar Management using MS Outlook or similar tools for scheduling and coordination.
  • Virtual Meeting Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, meetings, and online events.
  • Online Research Skills to gather industry data, track policy updates, and prepare briefing notes.
  • Familiar with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and similar platforms, for enhancing efficiency and communication. Comfortable working in ERP environments and leveraging digital systems for process optimization and data-driven decision-making.
    • Create a job alert for this search

    Director • Greater Kailash, Haryana, India

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Associate Director

    Associate Director

    Deloittepanipat, haryana, in
    India’s impact on the global economy has increased at an exponential rate and Deloitte presents an opportunity to unleash and realise your potential amongst cutting edge leaders, and organisations ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Digital Advertising Director

    Digital Advertising Director

    Invisible Motionpanipat, India
    Digital Advertising Director – Invisible Motion.At Invisible Motion, ads are not just campaigns.They are engines of growth, stories shaped by data, and bridges between brands and people.Someone who...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Associate Director - Transport Economist

    Associate Director - Transport Economist

    WSP in IndiaPanipat, Haryana, India
    Working with our clients in the public and private sectors, we have supported the successful delivery of billions of pounds of investment. This has encompassed local interventions to address issues ...Show moreLast updated: 10 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Commercial Advisor

    Commercial Advisor

    kimbocorppanipat, haryana, in
    Commercial Advisor – Build Million-Dollar Holding Companies from Your Jurisdiction.Freelance with strong potential for retainer or fixed compensation. USD 3,000 to 20,000+ per month (performance-bas...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Member of the Board of Advisors

    Member of the Board of Advisors

    SAPLpanipat, haryana, in
    Join the Board of Advisors at STEAM-IE! 🌟.Are you a visionary leader passionate about revolutionizing education through technology? Do you have strong connections in the investment community, expe...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior SAP Practice Director

    Senior SAP Practice Director

    Sutherlandpanipat, haryana, in
    Sutherland is a global leader in driving business and digital transformation, and exceptional experiences along the entire journey of our client’s engagement with their customers.With over 35 years...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director of Operations

    Director of Operations

    PTR Globalpanipat, haryana, in
    PTR Global is a recognized leader in talent solutions, delivering best-in-class staffing, workforce management, and program delivery services to leading organizations across the country.We combine ...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director, Paid Media & SEO

    Director, Paid Media & SEO

    Wildish & Copanipat, India
    You will drive our full-funnel digital strategy for both paid media and SEO with a focus on acquisition, conversion, and retention. In addition to working with internal cross-functional teams, you w...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Store Executive - Piping,Plates

    Store Executive - Piping,Plates

    Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd.Yamunanagar, Haryana, India
    Knowledge of Store / inventory Management, follow ups, Inventory Control, Team Development, implementation of various techniques- FIFO, 5-S, JIT, ABC / XYZ / FSN / VED analysis, Kaizen etc.QMS- ISO 9001, ...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director - US Sales

    Associate Director - US Sales

    Altudopanipat, haryana, in
    Be part of a high-growth digital and customer experience consulting firm that has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc. Deloitte Technology Fast 500 North Americ...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    PPC Director / Manager

    PPC Director / Manager

    Finixio Ltdpanipat, haryana, in
    We’re looking for someone different – maybe that’s you.At Finixio, digital marketing is not just a department — it’s the engine that drives everything we do. Every campaign we launch, every account ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Talent Acquisition

    Director Talent Acquisition

    TechProjectspanipat, haryana, in
    TechProjects is a rapidly growing System Integration (SI) and IT staffing company committed to delivering the best value for our customers' time and money. With a global presence, we offer cost-effe...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Creative Director

    Senior Creative Director

    MaxColor LLCpanipat, haryana, in
    Maxcolor LLC is a leader in fine jewelry manufacturing and supply for the last 20 years.It’s in-house brand MAX + STONE is among the top 500 softlines brands on Amazon in US and Canada and is on tr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Creative Director

    Creative Director

    Qiksolpanipat, haryana, in
    Remote (India-based preferred).Qiksol is a forward-thinking service-based company delivering cutting-edge design, development, and marketing solutions. We believe in creativity backed by clarity, an...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Director

    Director

    WhiteSlips Job Management Consultantspanipat, haryana, in
    Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, a...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director of Sales

    Associate Director of Sales

    WhiteSlips Job Management Consultantspanipat, haryana, in
    Experience in long-term sales / project pipeline development.Be informed of the payment industry landscape, competitions / competitors and client requirements at various levels.Owning sales targets ove...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director / Associate Director, Commercial Analytics & Operations

    Director / Associate Director, Commercial Analytics & Operations

    KMK Consulting Inc.panipat, haryana, in
    Director / Associate Director, Sales Operations & Incentive Compensation.KMK is a leading global data analytics and technology consulting firm, dedicated to empowering leaders in the Life Sciences se...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director - Advanced Analytics

    Associate Director - Advanced Analytics

    KMK Consulting Inc.panipat, haryana, in
    KMK is a global data analytics and technology consulting company empowering leaders across the Life Sciences industries to make better data-driven decisions. Our data analytics and software platform...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director

    Associate Director

    WhiteSlips Job Management Consultantspanipat, haryana, in
    Design scalable and resilient Security Information and Event Management architectures for enterprise and multi-tenant environments. Build custom dashboards, correlation rules, alerts, and automated ...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sr. Engineer Planning (Process Equipment)

    Sr. Engineer Planning (Process Equipment)

    Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd.Yamunanagar, Haryana, India
    Responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects involving pressure vessels and heat exchangers , ensuring timely execution, cost optimization, and compliance with quality and safety ...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago