Sr. Manager, Government Relations, Germany (m / f / d)

Based in Berlin, Germany, the incumbent will be responsible for Lenovo’s interaction with government departments in Germany, primarily working and liaising to influence policies before they are adopted and focused on maintaining Lenovo’s ability to conduct business free from unnecessary or burdensome regulation or restrictions. Reporting to the Director, Government Relations for EMEA, the incumbent will closely interact with business leaders, finance team, and Lenovo’s local and global legal team.

What will you do - Job Responsibilities (Essential functions and duties):

• Build and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders at all levels of government; strategically evaluate the impact of implementing key government guidelines and processes on Lenovo’s business, with the ability to advocate on Lenovo’s behalf to government decision makers;
• Align and engage with government to create a good working relationship and adoption of Lenovo portfolio products in public markets;
• Liaison/communicate with government authorities on policy matters; build relationships and ensure regular communication with policymakers, government authorities, and advisors in order to understand the latest regulatory requirements;
• Actively identify emerging and significant policy issues in Germany and the greater EU and engage with stakeholders on issues of importance; monitor political and social events in Germany and work with local teams to mitigate operational risks;
• Work closely with the business units and on their behalf, address their issues with various departments/organizations in the government;
• In collaboration with SMEs, handle various issues related to manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, finance, taxation, import/exports, foreign direct investment, etc.;
• Provide inputs and influence policy/regulatory legislations that affect Lenovo’s business;
• Stakeholder mapping at central, state, institutions, NGOs, and international organizations to prepare a blueprint for engagement and influencing processes;
• Represent Lenovo at major industry trade associations. Work directly or through trade associations to play a key role in the development of business intelligence in political and regulatory information as well as in-market competition, through monitoring processes, shared tools, databases, and periodic reports, aiming to provide accurate information to business strategy;
• Actively participate as a technology industry leader in trade associations, coordinating with Lenovo Legal, regulatory agencies, and executive and legislative branches where the company’s most relevant issues are addressed;
• Strategically utilize knowledge of government’s FDI/foreign investments and incentive policies to benefit Lenovo’s business and long-term planning;
• Help Lenovo implement technology product industry guidelines and processes as directed by federal and state governments.

Your Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Competencies (KSAC’s) - Job Requirements:

• 12+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as managing public policy, government relations and advocacy, or international trade relations and diplomatic sectors;
• A vast understanding of the German technology market, ideally in the areas of laptop/IT hardware/mobile phones/cloud computing;
• Keen understanding of the German political system, environment, and institutions, as well as the cultural landscape;
• Solid network with local policymakers, academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry;
• Experience with other government/policy schemes in Germany and in the wider EU, and experience in the government or diplomatic sector.

What do we offer - Benefits:

• Employee Share Purchase Plan;
• Employee Assistance Program for health, legal & financial consultancy;
• Pension Plan;
• Meal Allowance/Lunch Vouchers;
• Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees;
• Specialized Development Trainings (based on nomination process);
• Opportunity to Join/Create Employee Groups (inclusivity, well-being, sports, volunteering, charity, etc.);
• Job Rad (Bike Leasing).

At Lenovo, we are proud to be an equal opportunity company. This vacancy certainly applies for people with disabilities, too.