What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager Government Affairs Europe (m/f/x) will assist the Executive Director of Government Affairs in managing government affairs and economic development activities for Magna International, Inc. in Europe. This role provides economic and workforce development, lobbying, and public affairs services to Magna International Inc., and its Groups and Divisions. The position serves as a central resource for public policy makers, government officials, industry organizations, and community leaders, and promotes the mission, business objectives, and strategic goals of Magna through effective education and advocacy. Additionally, this position develops and maintains positive relationships with appropriate industry associations and plays a leadership role in those groups to help leverage their influence on behalf of Magna objectives.

The position is primarily based in Munich or Sailauf. However, we are open to considering other Magna locations in Europe.

Develop and maintain relationships with the federal, state, and local government officials and their staff to promote Magna strategic positions and objectivesEducate and advise federal, state, and local government officials on legislation and policies that impact Magna International, Inc. and the automotive industryIdentify and secure key federal, state, and local funding opportunities of interest to MagnaEncourage and coordinate visits by federal, state, and local government officials and their staff to Magna facilitiesWork with aligned industry and advocacy groups to accomplish legislative goals. For example European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), etcCultivate and manage third-party alliances that are key to Magna public policy and economic development initiativesDevelop and maintain relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and local levelsEngage in risk mitigation activities on behalf of Magna and its groups and divisionsWork with Director, Economic Development and Regulatory Compliance on reporting and compliance issues in accordance with required federal, state, and local compliance regulationsWork with Magna Legal in Europe to prepare NDAs and obtain appropriate signaturesWork closely with the Magna group leadership on various grants, training, reimbursement opportunities to ensure they fully understand the requirements associated with these funding opportunitiesAssess the need for any lobbying activity based on cost-benefit analysis. Review any potential obligations with the Executive Director of Government Affairs prior to making any commitmentsNegotiate any modifications to various government agreements as required due to changes in business environment. This would include both Magna International discussions as well as with the various federal, state, and local agencies and entitiesPrepare grant applications and plans in order to receive funding for various workforce training programsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and policies governing workforce training programsEvaluate performance and make recommendations for improvement and corrective actionAssist in the coordination of active programs with other agency departments, and liaise with various policy and advisory committees, governmental agencies, local officials and community and private sector organizations on matters relating to programsCoordinate, schedule, and attend various meetings and seminars and makes presentations, as appropriate

Who we are looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics or LawMaster in Law strongly preferredExperience in managing the various grants/loans applications and reporting requirements across state, local, and federal agenciesMinimum 10 years of experience in government affairs and with policy-making institutions; robust European regional public affairs experience including policy advocacy and corporate reputation at the national and local levelStrong knowledge of, and connections to, stakeholders at the EU level and in key markets such as Austria, Germany, Belarus, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey

Your preferred qualifications

Bilingual and fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and GermanProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint requiredExceptional organizational and prioritization skills are necessaryStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely while displaying credibility and confidenceGood judgment skills are critical and ability to work independently, take initiative, and not be afraid to ask questions and seek answers when follow-up is requiredProven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong flexibility is a requirement in this roleWillingness to travel

Site Benefits

Flexible working hours and remote workHealth programs and team eventsTraining programs and internal development opportunitiesEmployee discountsProfit participation programEmployee & Family assistance programCafeteriaParking possibilitiesAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Corporate