Government Affairs Manager

Government Affairs Manager

At BlueOval SK, we are leading the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On have invested billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 120-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Government Affairs Manager to join our External Affairs Department. In this role, the Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to effectively engage fellow industry leaders and governmental stakeholders, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, and advocate for BlueOval SK's interests. This role requires a strong desire to lead alliance building within the electric vehicle battery industry, compelling communication and negotiation skills, the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, and a deep understanding of governmental processes in Tennessee, Kentucky, and at the federal level. This position reports to the External Affairs Director.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Lead the development of the government affairs and industry partnership strategies for BlueOval SK to promote our goals and objectives.
• Manage government affairs team, including any government relations contractors.
• Proactively engage in coalition building and partnership developments with other organizations and industry groups to better understand best practice, trends, and amplify our voice.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, and other key influencers to advocate for BlueOval SK's interests.
• Monitor industry, regulatory, and legislative activities at the local, state, federal, and international levels, and provide timely updates.
• Represent BlueOval SK at meetings, hearings, and other relevant events to ensure our voice is heard and our concerns are addressed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze the impact of proposed regulations, legislation, industry trends on BlueOval SK, and develop appropriate responses and action plans.
• Conduct research and analysis on current events, initiatives, trends, government policies, and actions that may impact BlueOval SK.
• Prepare and effectively articulate complex ideas in presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate BlueOval SK's positions and priorities to government officials, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed of developments and trends in industry affairs and government to continuously improve our strategies and approaches to include implementing new practices and initiatives.
• Utilize strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to navigate complex government and industry processes and issues.
• Manage budget, resources, and timelines related to government affairs and industry initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience :

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

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What you'll receive in return :

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include :

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.