Sr. Mgr. Regulatory Affairs, China

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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:
Position Overview
The Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs assists with the development, evaluation, and execution of Magna's policy priorities by working closely with internal and external subject matter experts to influence regulatory outcomes and positively impact Magna's interests. As a member of the Government Affairs Department, the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs collaborates and coordinates across all Magna functions, groups, and divisions to ensure policy and advocacy priorities align with Magna's strategic priorities.
Job Responsibility
Policy Strategy & Development
- Work with the Public Policy team to assess regulatory and policy trends and develop strategies and tactics to influence these trends
- Collaborate with the Director of Government Affairs, Public Policy team, and Magna subject matter experts to monitor internal and external business developments, as well as identify connections between government policy, business activities, and industry trends
- Assist in the development and drafting of testimony, comments, regulatory proposals, presentations, and other communications
- Prepare strategic analyses and policy position papers regarding issues that affect Magna, particularly with respect to current and emerging technologies
- Influence the policy positions and comments of trade associations affiliated with Magna
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Magna subject matter experts and consult with Magna subject matter experts in the development of policy positions in several areas, including but not limited to:
- ADAS, and Connected Vehicle Policy
- Automotive Safety Issues
- Cybersecurity
- Electrification and ZEV Issues
- Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards
- Data Privacy
- Right to Repair and Data Access
- Safety Labeling (e.g., New Car Assessment Program)
- Establish and maintain relationships with key industry thought leaders, policymakers, regulatory agency staff, and other external stakeholders as necessary to promote the interests of Magna
- Represent Magna in technical trade associations and participate in relevant committees or working groups
Regulatory Monitoring & Documentation
- Maintain project files related to relevant regulations and policy trends
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of Magna regulatory and policy initiatives
Others
- Perform other duties as required.
- Reasonably judge, identify, and properly handle all the personal information involved in work, and to learn and master the relevant policies and procedures for Magna's data privacy and personal information
Qualifications
Knowledge and Education
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field
Preferable for post-graduate degree (J.D., MBA, MPA, or related)
Work Experience
- 8 years' experience working in public policy, government, public affairs, and/or transportation
- Experience working with or within government and facilitating complex conversations about legislation and regulation
- Experience collaborating with organizations that deal with public policy issues
- History of managing successful regulatory efforts
- Experience working across multiple countries and states/provinces
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced writing skills
- Working knowledge of transportation policy, especially new mobility policy
- A combination of policy, political, and private-sector experience
- Advanced proficiency in database queries and data analysis is required
- To be successful in this role, exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities are necessary
- Proactive individual interested in research and the automotive market
General Competence
- A highly motivated and "whatever it takes" mindset
- Strategic and creative team-player
- Passionate about advancing accessible, sustainable modes of mobility
- Good judgment and strong communication skills are critical
- Must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and not be afraid to ask questions and seek answers when follow-up is required
- Be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Attention to detail is a must
- Flexibility and adaptability are a requirement in this role
IT/Language
- Advanced computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom), is required
- Multilingual
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