Manager Government Relations, Europe

Lenovo; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Meal Vouchers

Reimbursement of public transport

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Lenovo Brussels is seeking an experienced EU Public Affairs leader to oversee Lenovo’s engagement with EU institutions, shaping digital infrastructure, AI, and related policy. You will build strong Brussels relationships, monitor policy developments, and coordinate with Lenovo business units to advance regulatory positions.

The role requires 8+ years in EU public affairs with a robust network in the Brussels policy community.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in EU public affairs or regulatory advocacy focused on digital infrastructure, cloud or AI.
• Established Brussels policy network with EC, EP, Permanent Representations and trade associations.
• University degree as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assess impact of EU policy developments on Lenovo's business and policy priorities.
• Build relationships with EU policymakers and industry associations in Brussels.
• Monitor EU legislative negotiations in AI, cloud, data centres, and digital infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Lenovo units to align policy positions with business priorities.
• Prepare policy briefings, position papers, and regulatory submissions.
• Map stakeholders to support targeted engagement and advocacy.
• Represent Lenovo in industry associations and coordinate advocacy.
• Identify opportunities from EU industrial policy and investment in AI/HPC.

Skills

EU public affairs

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Advocacy

Education

University degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Business, Economics, European Studies, International Relations or a related discipline

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com (https://www.lenovo.com), and read about the latest news via our StoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/).

Based in Brussels, Belgium, the role reports to the Europe and META Director and is responsible for Lenovo’s engagement with EU institutions, including the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU and Member States’ Permanent Representations, as well as relevant industry trade associations.

Working alongside the existing Government Relations team, the role will lead assigned EU policy files, focusing on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, institutional engagement and coordination with Lenovo’s business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of EU legislative and regulatory developments on Lenovo’s business, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and support advocacy on agreed policy priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key EU policymakers, institutional officials, Member States’ Permanent Representations and Brussels-based industry associations, in coordination with the existing Government Relations team.
• Monitor political, institutional and legislative developments, including European Parliament and Council negotiations, particularly in AI, cloud, data centres, high-performance computing and digital infrastructure.
• Identify and assess policy developments related to digital sovereignty, economic security, sustainability, infrastructure deployment, market access and public investment in computing capacity.
• Work closely with Lenovo’s business units to understand their priorities, assess regulatory and commercial implications, and develop appropriate policy positions across devices, infrastructure and services.
• Contribute to EU legislative proposals, policy consultations and regulatory initiatives by preparing policy briefings, position papers, consultation responses and proposed amendments.
• Map relevant EU stakeholders, including European Commission departments, European Parliament committees, Council working parties, Permanent Representations and industry associations, to support targeted engagement and advocacy.
• Represent Lenovo in relevant industry trade associations, contribute to common industry positions, coordinate advocacy activities and provide timely political and regulatory intelligence.
• Identify opportunities arising from EU industrial policy, digital competitiveness initiatives, research and innovation programmes, and investment in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, the broader policy team and relevant business units to assess the implications of EU technology legislation and support Lenovo’s long-term business priorities.

Required Qualifications :

• University degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Business, Economics, European Studies, International Relations or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in EU public affairs, government relations or regulatory advocacy, with substantial direct experience in EU technology and digital policy, particularly digital infrastructure, cloud and/or AI.
• Established professional network within the Brussels EU policy community, including relevant contacts in the European Commission, European Parliament, Member States’ Permanent Representations and European technology industry associations.
• Strong strategic thinking, political judgement, persuasive communication and advocacy skills, with the creativity and adaptability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, a results-oriented approach, emotional intelligence and a commitment to respectful teamwork, knowledge-sharing and collective success.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a technology company, EU public affairs consultancy, EU institution or relevant industry association.
• Previous experience in government or the diplomatic sector.
• Knowledge of EU sustainability policy and an established network in this area.

What Lenovo Can Offer You:

• Lenovo and Motorola Products Discounts
• Sickness and Long Term Disability Plan
• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Service Anniversary Awards
• Meal Vouchers
• Reimbursement of public transport
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for health, legal & financial consultancy
• Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees

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