Chief of Staff – India Country Managers office

NXP Semiconductors

Remote

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

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
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
Stakeholder Management & Organizational Impact

Focus: Foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.

Build strong 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.

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