Job Opportunity for Manager – Technology Policy / Policy and Strategy Lead at Digital India Corporation in Delhi, India (with potential for other locations)

**Job Title:** Manager – Technology Policy / Policy and Strategy Lead

**Company:** Digital India Corporation (DIC)

**About Digital India Corporation:**  Digital India Corporation, a not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, was established by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.  DIC spearheads the Digital India program, promoting technology use in e-Governance, e-Health, Telemedicine, e-agriculture, and e-Payments.  It focuses on the safety and security of a cashless economy, citizen empowerment through digital initiatives, and participatory governance.

**Job Location:** Delhi, India (with potential for other locations)

**Experience Required:**  The job description does not explicitly state years of experience, but the responsibilities suggest a need for significant experience in technology policy, strategy development, and project management within a government or related context.  Experience in leading teams and working with diverse stakeholders (government agencies, industry, academia) is crucial.

**Role/Position:** Manager – Technology Policy / Policy and Strategy Lead

**Number of Positions:** 1

**Project:** India AI

**Reporting to:** COO

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

* Identify and assess emerging AI trends, technologies, policies, and initiatives, aligning them with national strategic objectives.

* Design policies fostering safe and trusted AI development, aligned with AI priorities.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the Safe & Trusted AI initiative, setting objectives, metrics, and timelines.

* Ensure timely, in-scope, and on-budget execution of projects under the Safe & Trusted AI initiative.

* Provide guidance on policy interventions to support the Datasets Platform initiative.

* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, state governments, the scientific community, and industry stakeholders.

* Contribute to policy papers, briefings, and communication materials related to AI technologies and policies.

* Advance India’s interests in global AI cooperation, fostering collaboration among international institutions and stakeholders.

* Represent IndiaAI at national and international forums, conferences, and working groups.

* Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on program status, challenges, and achievements.

* Lead and mentor a team of consultants and staff members.