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Lenovo · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Government Relations, NA Trade and Procurement Policy Analyst

North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

12+ years exp

Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse focused on delivering Smarter Technology for All. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Government Relations Trade and Procurement Policy Analyst to engage with public and private sector stakeholders and drive Lenovo’s Trade and Procurement investments while preparing business groups for forthcoming security regulations.

ComputerConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsHardwareMobileWearables

Responsibilities

Engage on a wide variety of Trade and Procurement policies and initiatives in the U.S. and internationally

Develop and deliver cross-company, globally applicable policy positions on Trade and Procurement as well as strategies to help advance positions in the U.S. and internationally

Represent Lenovo in industry fora and public private partnerships focused on Trade and Procurement

Help assess and create internal awareness of Trade and Procurement regulation and implications for Lenovo

Advocate for, and manages, policy issues (e.g., social, political, technical), and leads the company’s engagement and campaign with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs on priority issues, strategies, and/or programs

Contribute to, and develops policy agenda and/or advocacy strategies for top priorities

Respond to key strategic issues and recommends well thought-out actions by prioritizing, ensuring alignment with stakeholder positions, leveraging specialists, or escalating matters

Manage affairs in rapidly changing and ambiguous political, policy, and industry environments

Develop strategies for multiple regulatory and/or legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory and/or legislative issues to assess their impact on Lenovo goals and objectives; delivers materials (e.g., strategy, policy briefings, other documentation) to internal stakeholders

Build and maintains an ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders (e.g., peer and industry organizations, think tanks, academics, businesses, community leaders)

Qualification

TradeProcurement policyNorth America technology marketGovernment relations experienceStrategic relationship managementPolicy advocacy skillsCollaboration skillsPersuasive communicationInterest in emerging technologiesEmotional intelligenceCreative thinking

Required

A vast understanding of the North America technology market ideally in the areas of the laptop / IT hardware /mobile phones / cloud computing

Keen understanding of the North American political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape

Solid network with the North American policy makers, the academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry

Experience with other North America government/policy schemes

Interest in emerging technologies and policy work

Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment

Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence

Experience in Government or diplomatic sector

12+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities

5+ years of experience working on Trade and Procurement within the technology policy space

Deep experience collaborating with engineering groups and/or government officials

Expertise in developing written materials and/or delivering content about security or technology policy issues

Ability to incorporate different perspectives and collaborate

Deep sense of commitment and drive to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a team

Aptitude for learning, understanding, discussing, and representing industry and corporate policy positions for technologies and practices that are constantly changing

Suitable qualifications include Bachelor's degrees in: Public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics. marketing, journalism, business/commerce, history, geography, or similar