The Chief of Staff is the strategic execution partner to the India Country Manager, responsible for translating priorities into measurable outcomes. The role drives operating rhythm, cross-functional alignment, strategic initiatives, government affairs coordination, and leadership effectiveness across the India organization.

As a trusted advisor to the Country Manager, the Chief of Staff enables decision-making, orchestrates high-impact initiatives, manages governance and execution mechanisms, and strengthens relationships across government, industry, academia, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Country

Strategy & Executive Support

Focus: Enable the Country Manager to drive enterprise priorities and country-level strategic outcomes.

Support development and execution of India country priorities and strategic initiatives

Drive leadership alignment and OSIR review processes

Provide structured analysis, insights, and recommendations for key decisions

Develop executive communications, presentations, and briefing materials

Ensure effective follow-through on leadership actions and commitments

- PMO & Operational Excellence

Focus: Drive execution discipline, governance, and organizational effectiveness.

Lead strategic program and portfolio management across country initiatives

Establish governance mechanisms and operating cadences

Track progress, dependencies, risks, and action closure

Drive accountability and execution across cross-functional stakeholders

Improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness

3.

Government

Affairs & Ecosystem Engagement

Focus:



Strengthen NXP India's external influence and strategic partnerships.

Support Government Affairs strategy and policy advocacy efforts

Coordinate engagement with government, industry bodies, academia, and research institutions

Manage ecosystem initiatives involving startups, universities, and innovation programs

Develop briefing materials and stakeholder engagement plans

Identify partnership opportunities that support NXP India's growth and reputation

4.

Stakeholder

Management & Organizational Impact

Focus: Foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.

Build robust relationships across business groups, functions, and external stakeholders

Facilitate leadership forums, councils, and executive workshops

Promote collaboration and alignment across the India organization

Support culture, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives

Serve as a connector between leadership priorities and organizational execution

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience

10+ years of experience in strategy, program management,



consulting, business operations, ecosystem development, government affairs, or leadership support roles.

Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving executive stakeholders.

Exposure to technology, semiconductor, innovation ecosystems, startups, academia, or government collaboration programs is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strategic planning and execution

Program and portfolio management

Executive stakeholder management

Government affairs and ecosystem engagement

Executive communication and storytelling

Data-driven problem solving and decision support

Cross-functional leadership and influence

Governance, operating rhythm, and performance management

Relationship building and collaboration

Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a matrix organization

Success Measures The successful candidate will be measured by:

Effective execution of Country Manager priorities and strategic initiatives

Timely closure of leadership actions, milestones, and commitments

Quality of governance, operating rhythm, and executive reporting

Strength of cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement

Impact of government affairs and ecosystem initiatives

Leadership satisfaction and organizational effectiveness improvements

This position is designed to be a highly influential leadership enablement role, serving as both a strategic advisor and operational catalyst for India Country Management office. More information about NXP in India...

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