Job description
Director of Federal Government Affairs (Washington, D.C.)
Michelin is hiring!
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The Opportunity
Michelin North America has an immediate opening for a Director of Federal Government Affairs. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Public Affairs and has frequent interactions with our Executive Leadership Team and President/CEO.
This position is based in the Washington DC area.
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Federal Government Affairs you will promote and defend the interests of the Michelin Group by engaging with public decision-makers at the Federal level, as well as civil society, including NGOs, and industry trade associations in all the areas where we are present. The Director impacts all aspects of business, environment, public aid and subsidies, finance and taxation, international trade, industry, technical regulations, sustainable development, governance, and road safety.
Your main objectives will be:
- Identify future developments at the national level of public decision-makers and relay these developments to internal teams to formulate strategic decision making.
- Drive the development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups aligning with Michelin business objectives.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with members of federal entities and agencies.
- Understand Michelin’s global ambitions in a “One Michelin” vision and be able to participate in the discussion to establish the Group’s positions.
- Own the strategic responsibility for engagement and collaboration with key industry and business associations and seek leadership roles.
- Testify before government committees in support of Michelin Group and/or industry.
- Oversee development and implementation of a government relations strategy, advising on appropriate networks, organization, and approaches to support Michelin Group objectives.
What You’ll Bring
You will bring 5-10 years of government affairs experience and possess deep congressional and federal government contacts to facilitate Michelin’s engagement in the public policy arena. You also have a solid understanding of the fundamental US Congressional processes.
You have an advanced university degree (JD, MBA or Political Science /Government preferred).
You have successfully created and implemented comprehensive government affairs strategies to include federal lobbying, engagement with industry specific associations, engagement with non-governmental organizations, use of third-party advocacy for topical support and developing partnership with industry peers and external stakeholders.
You are comfortable and experienced in engaging with and briefing C-Suite executives.
You have the highest integrity and executive presence as you will represent Michelin to high-profile elected officials, executives, senior foreign government officials, senior trade organizations and external constituencies.
You are able to work collaboratively with Michelin business units, group companies and executive staff across the US and Canada.
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Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!
As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.
MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.
Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.
Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at
accommodations@michelin.com
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This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
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