Government relations manager, france(a249447)

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Key Responsibilities:

* Build and maintain relationship with public authorities at different levels related to Xiaomi business, including but not limited to ministries, local authorities etc. Arrange meetings for top management and expert units with government officials and key stakeholders.
* Provide in-depth analysis of digital industry policies and regulations related to Xiaomi’s business in France and wider Europe, identifying and monitoring potential risks and giving policy advice.
* Interact actively with industrial associations relevant to Xiaomi Business and develop and manage a network of contacts with industrial partners.
* Based in Xiaomi’s Paris/Billancourt office, coordinate internal and external stakeholders to formulate Xiaomi’s position to relevant policy topics.
* Represent Xiaomi’s position in regular interactions with different actors in government, research institutes, international organizations and other public agencies.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with local business units (such as sales and marketing teams) and provide support for relevant issues.
* Apply for relevant licenses and certifications where government approval is needed.
* Assist the French team to conduct policy analysis and facilitate activities on French and European level.
* Lead in relevant CSR projects and assist HQ or France business region in CSR-related topics or activities.
* Coordinate IP-related advocacy activities.



Essential Qualifications

* Experience in dealing with government departments and public authorities, 3-5 years working experience in the government or GR/PA department of corporations is preferred.
* Possess in-depth knowledge about global and European ICT industry, development of industrial policy.
* Objective-oriented and good business sense, strong analytical skills and presentation skills. Self-motivated and resilient, excellent self-management and time-management skills, ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and work under pressure.
* Exceptional socializing skills and outstanding competence of interpersonal communication, able to represent Xiaomi in a positive and sociable manner.
* Intuitive thinking/judgement about regulatory trends and the trends of ICT market and competence to find appropriate solutions in complicated and uncertain situation.
* A Bachelor Degree or above, ideally in Public Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Laws or similar disciplines.
* French native speaker with profound English spoken and written skills. Mandarin proficiency or other EU languages will be a bonus point.