The Asia Group is now accepting applications for an Associate Vice President, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), to join our South Asia practice in New Delhi. This position will support the Managing Director, and the broader South Asia practice based across New Delhi, Mumbai, and Washington D.C. on the South Asia project portfolio. The Associate Vice President role is offered as a full-time position.The Asia Group is a strategic and business advisory firm that supports Fortune 500 corporations with market entry and expansion strategies, stakeholder engagement strategies, and complex conflict resolution initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region. The Asia Group’s clients cover a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, energy, financial services, hospitality, life sciences, infrastructure, and defense.The Associate Vice President will be an integral member of TAG’s South Asia practice and the broader TAG team to support the firm’s client servicing. The ideal candidate will bring specialized expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing large-scale digital systems with a particular focus on public-sector applications in emerging markets. Responsibilities include collaborating with government agencies and interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists, to ensure the integration of secure, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions. The role requires proficiency in navigating complex government systems and managing cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end technical implementation. In addition, a successful candidate will have a strong command of the political, regulatory, and macroeconomic environments in India, demonstrating the ability to distill these trends into actionable insights. Excellent writing skills, the ability to communicate professionally with external stakeholders, and a genuine desire to learn is a pre-requisite. The role may require substantial overseas travel.
Responsibilities Include
- Assist partners and principals in managing the South Asia practice, mainly to support the continued growth and expansion of the firm’s DPI portfolio
- Develop and implement detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely and successful execution
- Collaborate with government agencies, technical teams, and external partners to align project objectives and ensure stakeholder buy-in
- Identify potential project risks, including regulatory, technical, and operational challenges
- Oversee project budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability
- Regularly track project progress, create reports for senior management and stakeholders, and adapt plans based on feedback and evolving requirements
- Ensure that the project complies with government regulations, data protection laws, and best practices
- Conduct thorough and meticulous industry and political research and analysis, and business due diligence
- Lead the drafting of high-quality executive memos, reports, briefing materials, and other written products
- Collaborate with government agencies and interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists, to ensure the integration of secure, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions.
- Provide logistical and event support for client engagements
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent academic/practice experience related to India/South Asia economic, industry, and policy issues
- 7-8 years of prior work experience, preferably in a client-servicing industry or government experience
- Sector-specific knowledge and deep expertise in technology, DPI, and financial inclusion in India and Southeast Asia
- Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience of managing donor-funded projects, including budget management and monitoring, and evaluation
- Outstanding research, analytical, and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and excels under tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with government officials, technical teams, and other partners
- Candidate should be willing and able to travel as needed to meet project goals and support collaboration with stakeholders across different locations
Job Benefits
Remuneration will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and in accordance with the overall TAG-India salary structure. TAG provides competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, as well as training opportunities for its employees.All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references via the application portal on our website.Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails to personal accounts, please.
