岗位描述
We are seeking an experienced and highly effective Government Affairs Manager to lead and strengthen engagement with government stakeholders mainly focus on Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Zhejiang regions. Reporting to China Government Affairs Head, this role plays a critical part in supporting business growth, facility operations, strategic investments, special projects, and long-term market development through proactive government engagement.
The successful candidate will build and maintain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, identify policy and funding opportunities, support investment and operational projects, and help navigate and advocate for regulatory developments impacting the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
1.Government Relations & Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with, targeted provincial, municipal and local government authorities.
Represent the company in engagements with government authorities, industry associations, and relevant external stakeholders.
Support executive-level government engagement activities and official visits.
2.Business & Investment Support
Identify and secure timely delivery of government incentives, and funding opportunities aligned with business objectives.
Support operations, special business projects, and strategic growth initiatives through effective government engagement.
Facilitate government approvals, regulatory coordination, and policy support for business-critical projects.
3.Policy Monitoring & Risk Management
Monitor policy, regulatory, and legislative developments affecting the automotive industry.
Assess potential business risks and opportunities arising from policy changes and provide recommendations to leadership and P&L teams.
Support issue management and engagement with regulators and government stakeholders when necessary.
4.Industry Engagement
Build partnerships with industry associations, development zones, and other relevant external organizations.
Support company participation in policy discussions, industry forums, and ecosystem development initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Affairs, or a related function. Direct experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
Experience supporting large-scale automotive investment projects, plant establishment or expansion, and industrial park collaboration. Proven experience engaging government stakeholders at, provincial, municipal and local levels.
Demonstrated ability to translate government engagement into tangible business outcomes, including policy support, regulatory facilitation, incentives, funding opportunities, government approval and operation risk mitigation
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, industrial investment projects, expansion initiatives, or other large-scale business programs.
Proven ability to secure government support on incentives, risk management or approvals for business-critical initiatives.
Strong internal and external stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Fluent in Mandarin and English.