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Manager - Public Policy and Consulting Firm

South Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
As a Manager, you will report directly to the CEO, lead a team, and manage key clients across strategic studies, advocacy, intelligence gathering, thought leadership, and corporate strategy. This role offers exposure to complex, high-impact projects and requires strong leadership, sharp analytical skills, and a genuine passion for public policy in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • High impact role
  • Leadership opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing public policy consulting firm serving a diverse portfolio of leading organisations-multinational companies, SOEs, government institutions, local conglomerates, and a sovereign wealth fund. With strong ambitions to expand their presence in Indonesia, they are seeking a high-calibre Manager (Lead) to join their leadership team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of consultants to deliver high-quality public policy and strategy projects.
  • Oversee project scoping, research frameworks, analytical processes, and client presentations.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders across the private sector, government, and public institutions.
  • Conduct intelligence gathering, regulatory analysis, and political landscape assessments to provide actionable insights.
  • Develop thought leadership pieces and represent the firm as a knowledge leader in public policy discussions.
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO in shaping firm strategy, identifying business opportunities, and contributing to long-term growth.
  • Ensure the team operates with rigor, agility, and professionalism in a highly dynamic environment.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements (Expanded)

  • Master's degree required; a degree from an international or overseas university is highly valued for its global perspective and analytical rigor.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in consulting, public policy, government affairs, strategic advisory, or related sectors, with proven depth in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong leadership capability, demonstrated through managing teams, guiding junior staff, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Exceptional client management skills with experience working directly with senior executives, public officials, and government stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of Indonesia's political, regulatory, and socio-economic landscape, with the ability to interpret developments and translate them into strategic recommendations.
  • Superior analytical and critical-thinking abilities, including comfort with complex, ambiguous issues.
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-with the ability to convey insights clearly and persuasively.
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, driven to contribute to business development, expand services, and support the firm's growth journey.
  • High resilience and work ethic, comfortable working under pressure in a fast-moving consulting environment.
  • Passionate about the public policy sector, staying updated with current affairs, political dynamics, and relevant industry developments.

What's on Offer

What's Offered

  • Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and leadership team
  • Exposure to cutting-edge, high-level national and corporate projects
  • A competitive compensation package for the right candidate
  • A platform to build and grow the business together



If you are driven by impact, energized by complexity, and committed to excellence in public policy, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious consultancy shaping Indonesia's strategic landscape.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6901091
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Competition / Regulatory
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
South Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-122025-6901091

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.