Government Relations Manager BR

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Government Relations Manager to navigate a complex and evolving policy landscape. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business strategy and public policy, driving consistent results with agility, flexibility, and a composed approach to challenging priorities.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead the stakeholders management and engagement on the BR Federal Administration level;
• Manage the public policy monitoring and prioritization, aligning the policy agenda with the corporate goals and priorities;
• Anticipate risks and opportunities and act as a bridge between the external policy environment and the business areas to increase awareness, generate insights and frame the company’s position;
• Lead and develop a talented team, leveraging on regional (LATAM) structure and talent to deliver strong and sustainable results;
• Support special projects and initiatives;
• Inform the organization regarding the political landscape and its impacts to the short-mid-long term business objectives;
• Build and manage GR strategy and action plans to ensure timely and effective execution.

Minimum requirements

• Major degree in Law, International Relations and Economy;
• ENG and SPANISH are desirable. Portuguese mandatory;
• Google Suit /Microsoft Office package - Powerpoint, Word and Excel intermediate user skills.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Post-graduation;
• Proven track record in Government Relations within multinational companies, particularly within Brazil’s manufacturing or consumer goods sectors;
• Experience in successfully developing and executing advocacy strategies that align government policy outcomes with long-term business objectives;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong networks within government bodies, trade associations, and chambers of commerce in Brazil;
• Strong analytical skills with experience in issue mapping and proactively managing political or regulatory risks that could impact business continuity;
• Experience working within matrix organizations (LATAM/Global structure), with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders effectively.

What we offer

• One day of home office per week;
• Flexible schedule;
• No dress code;
• Wellhub;
• Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
• Meal on site;
• Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market;
• Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
• Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company;
• Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, internal bank agency, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room;
• Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
• After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
• Discount on products through Compra Certa;
• Extended maternity/paternity leave.
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Additional information

This position is located in São Paulo, Brazil, about 15 minutes away from Sacomã Metro station on the Green Line. Here is where our Spare Parts Distribution Center and the Administrative Headquarters of the following departments are concentrated:Compra Certa (e-commerce), Technology, Customer Service, Logistics, Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Communication, Supplies, and Digital.

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