Head of Government Relations
Lenskart.com · Gurgaon
- Experience12–15 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted28 Sept 2026
About Lenskart.com
Lenskart.com is hiring in Gurgaon in ecommerce retail. This role looks for around 12+ years of experience.
Skills
- Government Affairs
- Public Policy
- Corporate Affairs
- Manufacturing
- Policy Advocacy
- E-commerce
- Digital Business Models
- PLI
- Export-linked Incentives
- BIS Standards
- Data Privacy
- E-commerce Compliance
- Industrial Licenses
- Environmental Clearances
- Land Acquisition
- Zoning
- Industrial Infrastructure Development
- Labor Regulations
- Policy Roadmap
- Public Policy
- Law
- Economics
- Business Administration
The role
A government relations and public policy head at an e-commerce retail company shapes manufacturing and e-commerce policy, secures state incentives, and manages government approvals through policy advocacy, regulatory compliance, and public policy. The role builds trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, industry bodies, and state administrations while translating government notifications into business impact.
Full job description
Role Overview
The Head of Government Relations & Public Policy will define and drive the organization’s engagement with Central and State governments, ensuring a policy environment that accelerates manufacturing scale, retail expansion, and supply chain efficiency. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a hands-on operator with strong influence across ministries and state administrations, and the ability to convert policy access into tangible business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Central Government EngagementLead policy advocacy with key ministries including Commerce & Industry and MeitY.Shape regulatory frameworks supporting manufacturing, e-commerce, and digital business models.Drive participation in central schemes including PLI and export-linked incentives.Track and influence regulations related to BIS standards, data privacy, and e-commerce compliance.
2. State Government Strategy (Telangana, Rajasthan, Haryana)Serve as the primary interface with state governments for large-scale manufacturing operations.Secure and operationalize state incentives across land, power, taxation, and labor frameworks.Drive end-to-end approvals: industrial licenses, environmental clearances, and compliance frameworks.Build deep working relationships with state industrial development corporations (e.g., TGIIC, RIICO, HSIIDC).
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Policy LeadershipInfluence infrastructure and logistics policies to improve ease of doing business across key industrial clusters.Support large-scale expansion including land acquisition, zoning, and industrial infrastructure development.Provide strategic advisory on labor regulations and workforce frameworks.Enable partnerships with state skill development bodies to build a scalable manufacturing talent pipeline.
4. Strategic Policy & External AffairsBuild and manage high-trust relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies.Represent the organization in key policy forums, trade bodies, and government-led initiatives.Anticipate regulatory shifts and proactively position the organization ahead of policy changes.Develop a forward-looking policy roadmap aligned to long-term business expansion.
Candidate ProfileExperience: 12-15 years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, or Corporate Affairs.Manufacturing Pedigree: Mandatory experience in the manufacturing sector (e.g., Automotive, Electronics, Pharma, or FMCG). You must understand factory-level regulatory hurdles and industrial policy.Network: An active and credible network within the DPIIT, NITI Aayog, and key state-level bureaucracies.Education: Post-graduate degree in Public Policy, Law, Economics, or Business Administration.
Skillset:Ability to translate complex government notifications into business impact assessments.Experience in handling large-scale land/infrastructure projects with the government.