Position Description: Lenovo is hiring a Government Relations Sr Manager, based in São Paulo (preferred) or Brasilia, Brazil, incumbent will be responsible for Lenovo’s interaction with the government departments (state and federal) in Brazil and with relevant industry trade associations. Key responsibilities include: •  Strategically evaluate impact of implementing key Government guidelines and processes on Lenovo’s business, with the ability to advocate on Lenovo’s behalf; •  Liaison / Communicate with government authority / body on policy matters; •  Build relationships and ensure regular communication with key stakeholders, specially through industry trade associations, in order to understand the latest regulatory requirements; •  Actively identify emerging and significant policy issues in Brazil and engage with stakeholders on issues of importance; •  Monitor political and social events in Brazil, and work with local teams to mitigate operation risks; •  Work closely with the Business Units and on their behalf to address their issues ; •  In collaboration with SMEs, handle various issues related to manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, finance, taxation, import / exports, foreign direct investment etc.; •  Provide inputs on policy/ regulatory legislations, which affect Lenovo’s business; •  Stakeholder mapping at central, state, institutions, NGOs and international organizations to prepare blueprint for engagement and influencing processes. •  Represent Lenovo at major industry trade associations. Work directly or through trade associations to play a key role in the development of business intelligence in political and regulatory information as well as in-market competition, through monitoring processes, shared tools, data bases, and periodic reports, aiming to provide accurate information to business strategy; •  Actively participate as a technology industry leader in trade associations and, coordinating with Lenovo Legal, with regulatory agencies, and executive and legislative branches where Company’s most relevant issues are addressed; •  Strategically utilize knowledge on government’s FDI / foreign investments and incentive policies to benefit Lenovo’s business and long-term planning; •  Help Lenovo Implement technology product industry guidelines and processes as directed by Federal and State Governments. #### Position Requirements: Must Have: •  Suitable qualifications include university degrees in: Public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics, marketing, journalism, business/commerce, history, geography. •  10+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as managing public policy, government relations and advocacy, or international trade relations and diplomatic sectors; •  At least 5+ years’ work experience in global technology manufacturing company is preferred; •  At least 5+ years’ work experience in trade associations is preferred; •  A vast understanding of the Brazil technology market ideally in the areas of the laptop / IT hardware /mobile phones / cloud computing; •  Keen understanding of the Brazilian political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape; •  Solid network with key stakeholders, the academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry; •  Experience with other Brazil government/policy schemes; •  Interest in emerging technologies and policy work; •  Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment; •  Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence; •  Experience in Government or diplomatic sector. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.