Lead - Government Advisory - Consulting

Role: Lead - Government Advisory

• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: 15 - 20 Years
• Employment Type: Contract
• CTC: 40-55 LPA (depending on experience & skill set)
• Language: Marathi + English Mandatory

We are looking for a senior professional with deep experience working with State Government systems and senior government leadership to lead high-impact government advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex government advisory engagements and support the implementation of flagship initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with senior government officials, donor partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Work closely with government leadership to understand priorities and drive effective implementation.
• Lead teams and ensure project milestones, timelines, quality, and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Identify opportunities to deepen and expand existing government partnerships.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior government counterparts and contribute to future government advisory opportunities.

We're Looking For:

• 15-20 years of overall professional experience with strong experience working with government officials.
• 10+ years of experience working with State Government is mandatory.
• Experience engaging with Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, senior bureaucrats, and government leadership.
• Experience working with politicians/elected representatives will be an advantage.
• Strong experience in administrative reforms, governance, and public-sector systems.
• Experience driving or implementing large-scale government initiatives.
• Marathi speaking, reading & writing is mandatory.
• Candidates with a background in Civil Engineering or Architecture will be preferred, but this is not mandatory.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Based in Mumbai or willing to relocate.
• Notice period should not exceed 30 Days.