The Government Relations function is a critical part of TS’s global growth strategy. The position of Lead, Government & Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for government relations support of the company’s activities globally. Reporting to the Corporate Secretary & General Counsel, the Leader will develop and execute government relations strategies to drive business growth globally. This position will be based in Europe, preferably Rolle Switzerland.
Lead the development and execution of government relations strategies to generate growth opportunities, while mitigating downside issues, for TS.
Partner with our lines of business and integrate into their planning processes to define what Government Relations can do to help them execute their plans and improve financial performance
Serve as primary liaison for TS with relevant government officials
Actively participate to impact the legislative and regulatory process on issues and strategies important to TS.
Build knowledge of and strong relationships with key bodies and individuals responsible for shaping legislation/regulation in key business interest areas for TS
Develop keen awareness of relevant legislation/regulation and its potential impact on TS; proactively work to achieve a favorable position for the company
Understand how government’s needs/priorities align with TS’s capabilities
Establish a clear process to ensure leadership teams are aware of impending changes in pertinent legislation/regulation and or government incentive schemes
Work with business, functional and regional leaders, customers and others to develop creative solutions that incorporate government relations into business problem solving
Help the businesses, and secure government support (e.g. financial incentives), to evaluate and select the most advantageous locations to establish local presence that meets business goals
Create and execute opportunities for senior leaders to interact with key governmental officials in support of the company’s agenda
Effectively manage and participate in relationships with consulting firms and associations in order to extend the reach and impact of the government relations function
YOU MUST HAVE
Strong leader with a track record of effectively leading employees and cross-functional teams
Longstanding knowledge of government relations experience with government, corporation and/or consulting focused on legislative and regulatory arenas
Broad understanding of rule-making and legislative processes at national level and ability to identify and engage key decision makers within government
Personal presence, communication skills and credibility to effectively interact with and influence enterprise management, as well as work with a diverse group of highly motivated professionals
Integrity and good judgment are extremely important
Established record of providing clients with advice that blends government relations experience, expert legislative knowledge and a keen understanding of a client's business objectives
Proven ability to operate in complex matrix environments
Experience of working across functions and delivering results based on harnessing the power of virtual teams and resources
Ability to work through complex issues to quickly identify most priority and focus areas
Strong and sophisticated influencing skills with track record of operating at executive level
Experience working with complex organizations to map out key decision makers / stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal skills in English are essential
Leadership Behaviors and Competencies:
Self-motivated, dedicated team player with a proactive approach in managing and seeking to continuously improve the function
Ability to set priorities, and the discipline to execute to those priorities
Able to see issues from a strategic perspective; understands the connection between issues affecting a business organization and larger economic and social concerns
Able to master the complex technical and cultural mix of Honeywell’s businesses and balance the diverse interests and priorities
Forward thinking and proactive on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues
Strong business acumen. Understands drivers of corporate profitability
Thoughtful and execution-minded with the ability to offer actionable opinions
Effective at creating a consensus around strategic initiatives utilizing a collaborative engaging decision-making process
Sensitive to political and cultural issues
Personal Characteristics:
Excellent communications skills: Quickly adapts to audience and highly articulate
Strong listening and presentation skills
Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence
High degree of leadership, independent negotiation and decision-making skills
Highly motivated and self-directed; able to spearhead initiatives, translate plans into specific actions across a team, and execute with urgency
Consultative and approachable style. An attentive listener who absorbs and respects the opinions of others, but is decisive and able to influence
Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
Leads by example and able to generate respect and loyalty from peers and superiors - as well as external links
Emotionally intelligent, resilient, mature and self-aware
Impeccable ethics and a high-level of integrity
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