About the Department
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, AGNii, and PMG.
As the Automotive & Capital Goods Sectors Lead at Invest India, you will play a crucial role in driving investment and growth in these sectors. Utilizing your extensive experience, your primary objective will be to attract and support investors in setting up or expanding their operations in India. You will be pivotal in forging and managing key partnerships, expanding market reach, and ensuring the overall success of these sectors within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Promotion and Facilitation: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to attract automotive and capital goods companies to invest in India. Build and maintain a pipeline of potential investments, tracking leads and opportunities to drive investment growth in the automotive and capital goods sectors. Organize and participate in sector-specific events, conferences, and roadshows to showcase India's automotive capabilities and attract investors. Collaborate closely with investors to understand their requirements, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth investment process.
- Market Analysis and Trend Identification: Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the automotive and capital goods sectors. Stay abreast of the industry regulations, safety standards, and disruptions pertinent to these sectors. Utilize this information to devise targeted strategies for driving investments in these sectors.
- Business Development and Partnerships: Proactively engage with major automotive and capital goods companies, industry associations, think tanks, and government agencies to nurture collaboration and identify investment opportunities.
- Policy Advocacy: Collaborate with relevant government agencies to advocate for policies and reforms that enhance the growth and competitiveness of India's automotive and capital goods sectors.
- Team Management: Lead a team of professionals dedicated to the Automotive and Capital Goods sectors. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure their professional growth and performance.
- Training and Capacity Building: Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance the team's capabilities in driving investments in the automotive and capital goods sectors.
- Reporting and Performance Evaluation: Prepare regular reports on team performance, including progress toward key performance indicators. Present updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in automotive engineering, business administration, economics, or a related field. A combination of a bachelor's degree in engineering and an MBA is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the automotive or capital goods industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful investment promotion and business development. Experience in a client-facing role at a consulting firm, development agency, investment bank, investment promotion agency, or global corporation within the automotive sector is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of global automotive and capital goods market trends, emerging technologies, and investor preferences.
- Proven success in attracting and facilitating investments in the automotive sector.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Understanding of India's automotive & capital goods ecosystem, government policies, and key industry players.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a collaborative and empowering management style.
- Willingness to travel as needed for domestic and international engagements, industry events, and investor meetings.