The industrial sector is undergoing a period of transformation, driven by regulatory changes, evolving social and environmental agendas, and an increasing need for structured dialogue among companies, government, and society. Within this context, the company seeks to strengthen its institutional engagement and its ability to anticipate scenarios, build strategic relationships, and contribute to an environment conducive to the sustainable development of its business.
As Senior Institutional Relations Manager, your primary mission will be to act as a strategic link between the company and its key institutional stakeholders, contributing to the development of long-term relationships with different levels of government, business associations, and other relevant stakeholders. The role will be responsible for leading institutional agendas, monitoring political and regulatory developments, and coordinating matters of strategic interest to the organization, ensuring alignment between external demands and corporate guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership in governmental, business, and institutional forums, articulating positions and technical arguments related to the company’s interests.
- Map and monitor key institutional stakeholders, identifying relationship-building opportunities and potential risks to the business.
- Build and maintain ongoing dialogue with representatives of municipal, state, and federal governments, strengthening the company’s institutional relationships.
- Monitor the political, regulatory, and economic environment, anticipating trends and assessing their potential impact on the organization’s businesses and operations.
- Translate legislative developments and political trends into recommendations and action plans, connecting institutional agendas with the company’s different areas.
- Represent the organization before industry federations, sector associations, business councils, and other relevant forums, strengthening its institutional positioning.
- Develop stakeholder engagement and relationship strategies, fostering dialogue, consensus-building, and alignment of interests.
- Support leadership in managing sensitive matters and situations involving potential institutional exposure, contributing to the protection of the company’s reputation and interests.
- Work closely with Legal, Sustainability, Communications, Operations, and other corporate functions in the management of strategic institutional agendas.
Requirements
- Established track record in complex corporate environments, business associations, government institutions, development organizations, or organizations related to the industrial sector, with strong analytical capabilities, a broad systemic perspective, and strategic thinking.
- Experience in coordinating cross-functional agendas involving multiple stakeholders, demonstrating strong active listening, interpersonal influence, and the ability to build consensus in diverse environments.
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with different levels of government, business associations, industry organizations, and other institutional stakeholders.
- Professional demeanor aligned with high standards of composure, behavioral maturity, and discretion, with strong situational awareness and the ability to navigate highly complex institutional environments.
- Fluent English is mandatory; advanced Spanish is desirable.
- Willingness to be based in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.