Thailand Government Affairs Manager

About the job

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement public policy initiatives in support of HP’s operations and strategic planning.
• Build new and strengthen existing HP relationships with key government and industry stakeholders in Thailand and across the region.
• Influence government policies related to supply chain resilience and technology ecosystem development.
• Work closely with the broader GA&PP team to manage, coordinate and support Supply Chain transformation, resiliency and operations in Southeast Asia, as well as globally.
• Manage planning, engagement, execution, and monitoring of memoranda of understanding (MOUs), including tracking related obligations.
• Conduct special projects of strategic importance to the company and executive leadership.
• Leverage external networks, including government officials and trade associations, to secure HP objectives and create allies for advocacy strategies.
• Ensure all activities are conducted according to HP’s Standards of Business Conduct.
• Successful candidate will be an independent self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization and with senior executives.
• We are looking for a great advocate, both internally and externally, and an ambitious leader and a collaborative team player in a small and agile regional government affairs and public policy team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 6-8 years of experience in supply chain, government relations, public policy or a related field.
• Knowledge of the political landscape and government stakeholders in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
• Experience with global supply chain issues and economic incentives.
• Strong project management skills and outstanding organizational abilities, including the capacity to collaborate with regional functions, and manage several different workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience developing and implementing government relations strategies for companies, trade associations, or relevant government service.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and distributed business environment providing advice and counsel to senior management, and presenting to senior level boards and committees.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills and a proven track record of producing high quality content and materials.
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility to learn and manage new issues.
• Fluency in English and Thai required, Southeast Asian languages an asset.
• Some travel may be required.