Senior Manager of Government Affairs - LATAM

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with the federal, state, and local government officials and their staff to promote Magna strategic positions and objectives.

• Educate and advise federal, state, and local government officials on legislation and policies that impact Magna International, Inc. and the automotive industry.

• Identify and secure key federal, state, and local funding opportunities of interest to Magna.

• Encourage and coordinate visits by federal, state, and local government officials and their staff to Magna facilities.

• Work with aligned industry and advocacy groups to accomplish legislative goals. For example, National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA), Coparmex, CanCham Mexico, AmCham Mexico, etc.

• Cultivate and manage third-party alliances that are key to Magna public policy and economic development initiatives.

• Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Engage in risk mitigation activities on behalf of Magna and its groups and divisions.

• Work with Director, Economic Development and Regulatory Compliance on reporting and compliance issues in accordance with required federal, state, and local compliance regulations.

• Work with Magna Legal in Latin America to prepare NDAs and obtain appropriate signatures.

• Work closely with the Magna group leadership on various grants, training, reimbursement opportunities to ensure they fully understand the requirements associated with these funding opportunities.

• Assess the need for any lobbying activity based on cost-benefit analysis. Review any potential obligations with the Director of Government Affairs prior to making any commitments.

• Negotiate any modifications to various government agreements as required due to changes in business environment. This would include both Magna International discussions as well as with the various federal, state, and local agencies and entities.

• Prepare grant applications and plans in order to receive funding for various workforce training programs.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and policies governing workforce training programs.

• Evaluate performance and make recommendations for improvement and corrective action.

• Assist in the coordination of active programs with other agency departments, and liaise with various policy and advisory committees, governmental agencies, local officials and community and private sector organizations on matters relating to programs.

• Coordinate, schedule, and attend various meetings and seminars and makes presentations, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs and with policy-making institutions; robust Latin American regional public affairs experience including policy advocacy and corporate reputation at the national and local level.

• Strong knowledge of, and connections to, stakeholders in Mexico at the federal and state level; similar experience in Brazil and Argentina is a plus.

• Ability to secure U.S.A. and Canadian Visas.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Bilingual and fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills are necessary.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely while displaying credibility and confidence.

• Good judgment skills are critical and ability to work independently, take initiative, and not be afraid to ask questions and seek answers when follow-up is required.

• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Current unrestricted passport is required along with the ability to travel.

• Strong flexibility is a requirement in this role.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Law or related field is required.

• Master in Law is required.

• Experience in managing the various grants/loans applications and reporting requirements across state, local, and federal agencies.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate