Job Description Summary

Job Description

The position holder will co-lead and coordinate GE Vernova’s government engagement initiatives across Europe, representing all business units. They will advise on a broad range of governmental legislative, regulatory, and policy issues and lobby on GE Vernova’s behalf, monitor and advise GE Vernova’s global leadership regarding Europe macroeconomic policy and regulatory issues that may affect GEV’s interests, and represent GEV at senior levels and interact with relevant third parties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute the mission of GE Vernova with focus in Europe, build strong stakeholder relationships
• Inform GEV constituents, including GEV corporate leadership regionally and globally, and GE business leaders, of macroeconomic policy and regulatory trends and developments, and coordinate with those constituents on the development and execution of GEV’s Government Engagement agenda to protect and secure business growth
• Partner with GEV businesses to develop and facilitate the execution of the business strategy and priorities in Europe and provide local market intelligence to the businesses
• Lobby and influence on behalf of GE Vernova businesses to promote success for GE Vernova policies and decision making, leveraging expertise with government institutions and government decision-making procedures.
• Monitor public policy and provide timely geopolitical analysis
• Develop and execute public policy and affairs campaigns to achieve GE Vernova priorities and objectives
• Coordinate with other functions such as public affairs, communications, business development, and compliance to ensure effective strategy toward shared goals
• Co-lead a broader council of government affairs executives across GE Vernova to develop the strongest approaches toward success on government affairs issues and engagement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge or experience preferably in political science, public policy, law, or economics.
• Major professional experience working on government affairs matters in Europe, including significant relevant experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm.
• Deep knowledge of European government institutions, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Strong understanding of the decision-making process and procedures, and strong relationships with government officials and influencers in Europe
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization
• Previous experience in transactional support and funding programs would be a significant advantage
• Fluency in English is required

Desired Characteristics

• Issue advocacy and influencing skills with track record of successful application on behalf of a corporation or government
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to lay out clear, logical and implementable game plans
• Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities, including linking details to broad outcomes
• Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams
• Ability to anticipate trends and manage risk
• Ability to motivate and inspire others