Senior Director, Government & Policy Advocacy, India

About This Opportunity: 
 Reporting to the Head of Government & Policy Advocacy with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Market Area, the Senior Director, Government & Policy Advocacy (India) will play a critical leadership role in strengthening Ericsson’s insight, access and influence with senior policymakers, regulators, industry bodies and strategic stakeholders in India. This is a high-impact executive role at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, industrial strategy and business growth, focused on positioning Ericsson as a trusted strategic partner and domestic champion in one of the world’s most important digital markets. The role will develop and execute a coherent India advocacy strategy aligned with Ericsson’s global priorities and local business objectives. It will help shape policy outcomes that support 5G and 6G leadership, spectrum availability and affordability, trusted and secure networks, open standards, digital transformation, mission-critical connectivity, enterprise growth and a fair, competitive environment for advanced communications infrastructure. The Senior Director will serve as Ericsson’s senior GPA lead for India, working closely with country leadership, Market Area and Business Area colleagues, Group Functions, global GPA teams and external partners to translate political, regulatory and geopolitical developments into actionable business insight and effective advocacy. The Senior Director will also serve on the country Board of the main Ericsson legal entity in India. The successful candidate will bring deep India policy expertise, strong senior-level relationships, excellent judgement and a sophisticated understanding of how technology policy, economic security, industrial policy and geopolitical alignment influence Ericsson’s ability to win, grow and lead in India. This position will provide executive-level policy counsel, anticipate risks and opportunities, and lead advocacy initiatives that reinforce Ericsson’s reputation as a trusted technology leader, long-term investor and partner to India’s digital development ambitions. The Senior Director will operate confidently in a complex matrix environment, aligning global policy positions with India-specific priorities and ensuring that Ericsson speaks with clarity, consistency and credibility across government, regulatory, customer and industry-facing engagements. The role requires an enterprise leader who can shape the external environment, build durable institutional relationships, advise senior executives, and convert policy engagement into measurable business impact while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance. What You will do: 
 Main responsibilities are: Lead Ericsson’s Government & Policy Advocacy agenda in India, acting as the senior policy interface for India-related priorities across GPA, Market Area and local leadership and global stakeholders. Develop and execute an India advocacy plan that advances Ericsson’s strategic business objectives, including trusted networks, 5G standalone deployment, 6G readiness, spectrum policy, security and resilience, open standards, digital transformation and enterprise connectivity. Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government officials, regulators, policymakers, diplomatic stakeholders, trade associations, think tanks and industry partners. Provide strategic counsel to Ericsson executives on India’s political, regulatory and geopolitical landscape, including risks, opportunities and implications for business decisions. Shape and coordinate external engagement, policy submissions, executive briefings, stakeholder mapping, advocacy campaigns and thought leadership relevant to India. Translate global Ericsson policy positions into locally compelling narratives that support India’s digital development priorities and Ericsson’s commercial goals. Ensure professional integrity, sound judgement and full compliance in all