Public Policy & Government Affairs Senior Manager — EU

WeRide is a smart mobility start-up whose mission is to transform mobility with autonomous driving. We are committed to build better transportation experience that’s safe, efficient, affordable and joyful. We have an elite team of entrepreneurs and technologists who share the same passion and pursue continuous excellence in their work.

About the Job：

WeRide is seeking a senior public policy professional to lead its EU government affairs strategy and help shape the policy environment for autonomous mobility across Europe.

More about WeRide

Website: https://www.weride.ai/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai

Twitter: https://twitter.com/weride_ai

Responsibilities

Lead WeRide’s EU public policy and government affairs strategy.; Build and manage relationships with the European Commission, European Parliament, EU agencies, Member State governments and regulators.; Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies on autonomous driving, transportation, AI, safety and mobility.; Represent WeRide in meetings with policymakers, regulators, industry associations and stakeholder groups.; Identify regulatory opportunities and risks and advise senior leadership.; Build coalitions with industry, mobility and technology stakeholders.; Partner closely with Legal, Safety, Communications, Operations and Business Development teams.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in EU public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs or a related field.; Strong understanding of EU policy making and regulatory processes.; Established relationships with European policymakers and regulators.; Experience leading policy strategies and stakeholder engagement.; Excellent communication, negotiation and public-speaking skills.; Background in automotive, mobility, transportation, autonomous vehicles or technology policy is preferred.; Well known German policy and German speaker is preferred.