Government Relations Manager

About This Role

This role involves representing and advancing the company's interests in Mexico with national and state authorities and key opinion leaders. The Government Relations Manager will address complex regulatory issues and establish sustainable relationships with regulators and key opinion leaders. This position suits a candidate with solid experience in government relations within a high-tech, fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and key industry leaders in Mexico
• Oversee platform licensing at the state level, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across Ride-hailing, Couriers, Intercity, Cargo, and other business verticals operated by inDrive
• Manage the full licensing process, from identification to execution
• Develop and implement a national government relations (GR) strategy, including setting objectives, key results (OKRs), and detailed roadmaps and action plans
• Foster partnerships with key policy stakeholders, including businesses, trade associations, and civil society organizations
• Lead inDrive's involvement with NGOs, industry unions, and associations
• Identify and assess regulatory risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to address them effectively
• Manage regulatory and political crises, formulating and executing action plans to mitigate impact
• Strengthen inDrive's brand and visibility among policymakers, governments, third parties, thought leaders, and academic institutions
• Advocate for a regulatory environment in each market that supports and enables the growth of technology platforms like inDrive
• Formulate and manage the country-level GR budget
• Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on policy, legislative, or reputational matters that may influence business performance and corporate reputation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Growth, Legal, Communications, Finance, and Product) to ensure regulatory compliance and proactively address potential regulatory challenges

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a tier-one multinational organization, either in-house or as a consultant, is highly desirable
• A degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Affairs, or a related field
• Proven track record in designing and executing public policy strategies and managing complex advocacy initiatives at both national and regional levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English, with a demonstrated ability to engage with diverse partners on policy issues
• Comfort in participating in challenging or controversial debates is essential