This role will be responsible for KDEM’s Beyond Bengaluru verticals work in all the clusters. This work aims to accelerate and transform the clusters as hubs for business investment, leading to the state's digital economy. Develop strategies and facilitate implementations of all “Bengaluru & Beyond” efforts regarding Policy advocacy, Budgets, Government relations, Market Development, Communication, and Outreach activities. Build partnerships with industry, accelerators, corporate, sponsors, industry partners, academia, training institutions, media houses and local entrepreneurial networks to achieve Digital growth. Facilitate growth footprint by working with the government, IT/ITES community, ESDM industries, and Tech startups. Create a platform to resolve operational challenges between Government frameworks and ensure Enterprise innovations are achieved successfully. The position requires a metric-focused change agent to drive success through in-depth research and community mobilisation. The incumbent must lead with zeal and passion and create a growth track record across the cluster.