Head of Public Affairs (m/f/d)
Company: TRATON SE
Location: Munich (SE), Södertälje
Job start date: 01/01/2025
Functional area: Public Affairs
Career level: Manager
TRATON GROUP
With its brands Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, TRATON Group is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its offering comprises light-duty commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. Diversity & Inclusion is big part of our identity therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, views, age, disability, sexual orientation, skin color, political views, social background, or any other characteristics protected by law.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position reports directly to our Head of Group Corporate Relations. May be located in Munich - Germany, Södertälje - Sweden, Lisle - US, or Sao Paulo - Brazil, the position is mainly responsible for the following tasks:
/ Develop a global policy outlook/analysis by aligning with cross-functions (Strategy, Sustainability, Product Management, Communications) and brands to facilitate complex geo-political environments and support sustainable growth for our products across all markets
/ Systemize policy and regulatory developments on global and regional level based on TRATON product roadmaps for a global sustainable transport transformation
/ Support brands with strategic global intelligence and analysis of generic legislation/policy on global/regional level common for the entire TRATON GROUP
/ Positioning of TRATON GROUP in global socio-political environment by identifying global strategic opportunities, geo-political risks, and creating a global decision makers network
/ Create and shape TRATON’s expert insights in a global decision maker network and guide decision-making by organizing the participation on global political/industry events/panels, publishing common position papers/articles, and preparing keynote speeches for executive board members
/ Navigate the global/regional collaboration between Public Affairs teams across TRATON GROUP to ensure and increase synergies and efficiency as well as a consistent messaging and coherent policy advocacy
/ Interface between TRATON Corporate Relations, Sustainability and Communications and Public Affairs, to political communications of the brands and Volkswagen Group (member of VW’s group steering committee Public Affairs)
YOUR SKILLS
/ You have a degree in economics, political science, engineering, law, or comparable qualification
/ You have proven experience of minimum 5 years in companies, politics, ministries, NGOs, or associations with equivalent minimum 5 years in leadership and management positions
/ Your deep knowledge from the commercial vehicle/automotive industry, and/or any of our brands is a strong merit to your expertise
/ You show very high affinity to general political, economical, and technical issues
/ Your resilient network built up over time with top decision-makers in politics, public authorities, associations, NGOs, and you gained experience with global policy analysis
/ You communicate and manage stakeholders easily and convey complex information effectively to various stakeholders
/ Your advanced strategic and analytical thinking skills, very high abstraction ability, and very high diplomatic skills in dealing with political decision-makers complement your profile
/ You show proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, make informed decisions aligned with strategic goals, and address business strategy to political decision makers
What TRATON offers you
Please be aware, the benefits may differ depending on the location where the contract is signed.
/ A very good salary package
Very attractive Management salary package
/ Company car regulation
Entitlement to a company car for professional and private use
/ Time to reflect and recover
A generous entitlement of vacation days
/ Personal growth
Opportunity to play a key role in the globalization strategy of TRATON Group
/ Ideal and flexible working conditions
Work flexibly after agreement with your manager
BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
At TRATON, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform the transportation.
Diversity & Inclusion is big part of our identity therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, views, age, disability, sexual orientation, skin color, political views, social background, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Even if you do not fully meet our ideal profile, we look forward to receiving your application including your CV and references.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Recruiter:
Susanne Ernst
susanne.ernst@traton.com
Hiring Manager:
Sacha Klingner
sacha.klingner@traton.com