Public Policy & Government Affairs Senior Manager — EU
WeRide is a Guangzhou-headquartered autonomous-driving technology company offering commercial L2–L4 autonomous mobility, logistics, and sanitation products and services.
About WeRide
Established in 2017, WeRide develops and commercially deploys autonomous-driving technology through Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and ADAS offerings, powered by its WeRide One platform.
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About the Role
You will lead the EU public policy and government affairs strategy. You will build relationships with EU institutions, Member State governments and regulators, develop policy positions and advocacy strategies, represent the company in meetings with policymakers and stakeholders, identify regulatory opportunities and risks, advise senior leadership, build coalitions and partner with internal 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
- German policy knowledge and German speaker preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead 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 with Legal, Safety, Communications, Operations and Business Development teams