GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
TE Connectivity
- Leuven, Vlaams Brabant
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Support shaping and implementing public policy advocacy plans to advance TE's agenda with decision-makers both at EU and national levels, with a focus on industrial policies, geopolitics, sustainability and energy efficiency, digital, cyber and trade related policies.
- Engagement with Government stakeholders in key markets TE Connectivity serves (Germany, Central & Eastern Countries, and North Africa) to continue building TE credentials and support the business.
- Translate and monetizing policy trends in business opportunities (mobility, electrification, decarbonization, etc.)
- Identify proactively policy initiatives, regulatory trends and emerging policy risks and support business leaders, and operations executives, product management, supply chain, etc., with timely guidance and operationalized mitigation /implementation plans with a focus on Germany.
- Support and drive strategic corporate responsibility programs
- 5 - 7 years of proven professional experience in government affairs and corporate responsibility or in similar position
- University / Master degree preferably in European studies, law, business administration, public administration or politics (project management knowledge and operational capabilities a plus).
- Excellent communications skills in English (written, oral) and in German (written, oral) a must. Additional language capabilities a plus.
- Excellent understanding of EU and Member States (with a focus on Germany) political, legislative and regulatory environments and experience in navigating / engaging with government and political decision-makers and internal stakeholder
- Good understanding of EU industrial priorities, sustainability and digitalization policies and their regulatory implementation needs.
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural and complex cross-functional environments and ability to build relations, trust, collaborative and to deliver creative and operationalized solutions.
- Strong ability to master business and industrial environment dynamics. Experience in the technology/industrial manufacturing sector preferred with a high level of integrity and ethics.
- 20% travels across the region, and occasional intercontinental travels.
TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group