Senior Government Relations Lead – EV Policy & Permitting

BYD; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD is seeking a Government Relations Manager in Buenos Aires to build strategic relationships with local and national authorities and oversee permitting, subsidies, and regulatory alignment for regional growth. The role demands extensive experience in public affairs, stakeholder management, and English fluency.

The position focuses on navigating regulatory environments, advancing favorable policy frameworks for electric mobility, and ensuring timely approvals and risk mitigation across BYD’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 10+ years of government relations/public affairs/regulatory experience.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Government Liaison: Build and maintain trust-based relationships with government authorities, agencies, embassies, and industry bodies.
• Policy & Regulatory Monitoring: Track legislation, automotive/environmental standards, and compliance frameworks affecting BYD.
• Project Support & Permitting: Coordinate with internal teams to resolve bottlenecks for permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Incentives & Subsidies: Manage applications for subsidies and favorable policy frameworks for EV manufacturing.
• Crisis & Public Affairs Management: Handle external issues, CSR initiatives, and crisis communications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulatory analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related fields

Job description

BYD is seeking a Government Relations Manager in Buenos Aires to build strategic relationships with local and national authorities and oversee permitting, subsidies, and regulatory alignment for regional growth. The role demands extensive experience in public affairs, stakeholder management, and English fluency.

The position focuses on navigating regulatory environments, advancing favorable policy frameworks for electric mobility, and ensuring timely approvals and risk mitigation across BYD’s