Government Affairs Manager

The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of impact that's revolutionized entire industries.At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.The Government Affairs team helps shape policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple's interactions with government officials and legislators.Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates.As a Government Affairs Manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean you will help us develop and deepen relationships with the Federal and State Governments of Mexico, particularly with Ministries, Regulatory Agencies and Congress and focus on key policy issues in Central American and the Caribbean region.Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it**Description**Interlocutor with key government agencies closely related to Apple's businesses in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean with the National Governments and Congresses with focus on telecommunications, digital and ESG regulation compliance, competition and international trade.Regularly engage and coordinate with key government stakeholders of federal governments and legislators of the designated region to secure government and/or congress approval, policy support and changes and regulatory permits.Communicate and coordinate with both U.S. based and local industry and trade associations to create and foster advocacy strategies for Apple's key policy issues.Assist to planning and implementing the government affairs Mexico and regional strategies, including to leverage the corporate business plan and growth strategy.Support, align, coordinate and work with the Global Government Affairs and other Apple teams for policy, regulatory, communication, and all other necessary issues.Key interlocutor on sales issues.Monitor changes in public policies, organization structure, decision-making processes; update the overall relationship portfolio; and identify important stakeholders and key figures.Design and implement strategic engagement campaigns, working with both internal and external partners.Communicate policy priorities to key partners and share feedback to internal teams.Create policy and background materials for relevant meetings and engagement.Develop relationships within the company to identify emerging policy issues, maintain coordination, and leverage existing in-house expertise to improve policy objectives.Capture intelligence and assists in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, other materials.**Minimum Qualifications**- 15+ years of experience working in a Government Affairs position in multinational corporations, government organizations and/or trade associations in Mexico.- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.- Ability to travel up to 50% within Mexico mainly and also to Central America, the Caribbean and USA.- Proficiency in English and Spanish.**Preferred Qualifications**- Leadership positions in major industry associations.- Skills in communicating with government officials and internal business units.- Experience with the international tech industry, international trade and political landscape.- Experience developing politically diverse public affairs campaigns on the federal, state, congress and/or international level.- Thrive in an ambiguous work environment.- Influence and inspire change across multiple organizations and time zones.- Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.- Master's degree or equivalent industry experience.Submit Resume