Senior Specialist Government Affairs & Public Policy Governance

At&S Ag; Leoben; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Structured onboarding program

Modern company canteen

Free parking and e-charging stations

Employee benefits

Job summary

AT&S AG in Leoben, Austria, seeks a Senior Specialist Government Affairs & Public Policy Governance to oversee governance of memberships, associations, and partnerships, and to coordinate external engagements across Europe and Austria.

You will monitor policy developments, prepare executive briefings, and support policy positions while ensuring transparent governance and value creation for AT&S’s external engagements. Fluency in English and German is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Professional experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Public Policy, stakeholder engagement, association management, partnership management, public funding or incentive management, PMO, or a related discipline.
• Experience in policy analysis, executive reporting, stakeholder coordination, or governance processes is advantageous.
• Experience working within international or matrix organizations is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting of policy briefs, reports, and management presentations.
• Interest in technology, innovation, industrial policy, and business environments.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are assets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global political, regulatory, geopolitical, industrial, and trade policy developments relevant to AT&S.
• Assess risks and opportunities and prepare executive briefings, position papers, and management recommendations.
• Support development and coordination of AT&S's public policy positions and advocacy priorities.
• Govern AT&S's global portfolio of memberships, associations, chambers, clusters, partnerships, and stakeholder platforms.
• Define ownership, mandates, participation principles, objectives, reporting requirements, and expected value.
• Coordinate nominations, representation rights, internal contributions, and external participation across AT&S.
• Assess strategic relevance, effectiveness, overlaps, gaps, costs, and continuation.
• Coordinate internal alignment on stakeholder positions and engagement priorities.
• Develop and maintain Group-wide Government Affairs standards, processes, templates, and reporting structures.
• Prepare dashboards, management reports, portfolio reviews, and action tracking.
• Promote consistent stakeholder documentation and governance across Global Government Affairs activities.
• Support implementation of AT&S's Government Affairs priorities across Europe.
• Monitor political, regulatory, industrial, trade, and technology policy developments relevant to AT&S.
• Prepare stakeholder maps, engagement plans, policy briefings, executive materials, and management recommendations.
• Support engagement with European and Austrian institutions, governments, authorities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Public policy

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, IR, or related field

Job description

Senior Specialist Government Affairs & Public Policy Governance

Be part of our team!

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful Corporate Affairs Team in Leoben, Austria, we are looking for a passionate

Senior Specialist Government Affairs & Public Policy Governance

In your role, you will support AT&S's public policy activities and oversee the governance of memberships, industry associations, strategic partnerships, and external stakeholder platforms worldwide. The role ensures effective coordination, transparency, and value creation from AT&S's external engagements by managing governance standards, monitoring policy developments, and facilitating stakeholder alignment. Through structured governance and policy intelligence, the position supports informed decision-making and consistent external representation of AT&S. Additionally, it supports AT&S's government affairs, public policy, incentive/funding, and stakeholder engagement activities across Europe and Austria.

Your Responsibilities

Public Policy & Government Affairs Intelligence

• Monitor global political, regulatory, geopolitical, industrial, and trade policy developments relevant to AT&S
• Assess risks and opportunities and prepare executive briefings, position papers, and management recommendations
• Support development and coordination of AT&S's public policy positions and advocacy priorities

Memberships, Associations & Partnerships Governance

• Govern AT&S's global portfolio of memberships, associations, chambers, clusters, partnerships, and stakeholder platforms
• Define ownership, mandates, participation principles, objectives, reporting requirements, and expected value
• Coordinate nominations, representation rights, internal contributions, and external participation across AT&S
• Assess strategic relevance, effectiveness, overlaps, gaps, costs, and continuation
• Coordinate internal alignment on stakeholder positions and engagement priorities

Global Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain Group-wide Government Affairs standards, processes, templates, and reporting structures
• Prepare dashboards, management reports, portfolio reviews, and action tracking
• Promote consistent stakeholder documentation and governance across Global Government Affairs activities

Government Affairs & Public Policy Europe

• Support implementation of AT&S's Government Affairs priorities across Europe
• Monitor political, regulatory, industrial, trade, and technology policy developments relevant to AT&S
• Prepare stakeholder maps, engagement plans, policy briefings, executive materials, and management recommendations
• Support engagement with European and Austrian institutions, governments, authorities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or a related field
• Professional experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Public Policy, stakeholder engagement, association management, partnership management, public funding or incentive management, PMO, or a related discipline
• Experience in policy analysis, executive reporting, stakeholder coordination, or governance processes is advantageous
• Experience working within international or matrix organizations is beneficial
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting of policy briefs, reports, and management presentations
• Interest in technology (Microelectronics), innovation, industrial policy, and business environments
• Professional fluency in English and German, and additional languages are considered an asset

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long‑term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A structured and tailor‑made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e‑charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths.The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry , employment group F-G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.