Senior Local Public Policy Manager

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, TX, Washington, DC, or Detroit, Warren, or Milford, MI, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

The Senior Local Public Policy Manager will be responsible for policy development and advocacy across 50 states. You will manage local policy priorities proactively and reactively, leading local policy in legislative, regulatory, and community matters in partnership with Mayors, County officials, City Councils, Zoning Boards, GM Real Estate and Site Planning Committees; Fire and Emergency Safety Departments, and Law Enforcement.

You will lead on public policy in corporate and commercial real estate, public subsidies, local regulations, public policy advocacy, site planning, public taxation, energy policy, utilities regulation, economic development, social impact partnerships, and community engagement.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Manage stakeholder relationships and government partnerships in GM priority markets.
• Partner closely with a diverse cross-section of GM business leaders to achieve business goals, overcome local policy challenges, and address issue escalations.
• Develop strong partnerships with GM plant and facility leaders to support the company’s meaningful community stewardship, including board service and employee volunteerism.
• Manage issue escalations and regulatory challenges related to plant safety, zoning, permitting, and other operational needs of a manufacturing facility.
• Act as the primary liaison, corporate brand evangelist, and GM representative with local public officials. Articulate GM’s economic development narratives by showcasing our positive impact on local host communities.
• Encourage public investments in GM’s growth and expansion in priority markets and manage all aspects of the advocacy required to achieve favorable outcomes.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Policy, or advocacy.
• Accomplished oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with significant attention to detail.
• Ability to drive strategy on critical issues of importance to GM.
• Ability to initiate and proactively identify opportunities to better position GM with critical internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to identify and mitigate challenges to the company.
• Keen political acumen and sound political judgment.
• Ability to self-manage, take initiative, balance multiple priorities, and develop creative approaches to public policy challenges and opportunities.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in public policy, communications, or business, or equivalent experience.
• Background/expertise in sustainability and diversity is a plus.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail, be results-driven, and act with acute political sensitivity.

Immigration Information

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Vehicle and Relocation Benefits

• A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The salary range for this role is $156,200 – $239,300. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include:

• Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds, and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision, and life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement.
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing.
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family, and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences, whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics” include an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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