Government Relations Manager - Europe (Brussels)

Government Relations Manager

The Government Relations Manager - Europe will play an important role in advocating for the policy interests across governments in Europe and within industry groups. The Government Relations Manager will be a strategic thinker with an understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies that protect and promote the company's business interests and growth. The Government Relations Manager will sow expertise in interactions with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups. 

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

LOCATION: Brussels, Belgium

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Advocacy and Representation: 

o    Support relationships with key stakeholders to influence policy and regulatory decisions. 

o    Support advocacy for the company on legislative and regulatory issues. 

Regulatory Analysis and Strategy: 

o    Monitor and analyze regulatory changes in key geographies where the company operates. 

o    Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the company's operations and business strategy. 

o    Help implement advocacy strategies to address trade challenges and opportunities. 

Collaboration and Communication: 

o    Communicate regulatory and legislative developments to internal stakeholders. 

o    Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations on government relations activities. 

o    Support the government relations team on other specified projects as needed. 

Industry Engagement: 

o    Participate in industry associations and coalitions to advance the company's interests.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

•Minimum 7 years of related work experience.

•Good understanding of regulatory processes and government structures. 

•Proactive, decisive and able to work independently on a broad variety of subjects.

•Strong detailed orientation and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.

•Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, which includes ability to remain objective and use discretion in all situations.

•Highly collaborative and team oriented, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization. 

•Resourceful, with a problem-solving aptitude, and ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information appropriately and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•Preferred 10+ years of related work experience.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in the fields of Political Science, Public Policy, or Law)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•    No Special Physical Requirements

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

•    Occasional travel 

Who we are

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment! The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

#LI-CB1