Public Affairs Manager (dfm) for R&T & Digital Policy

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Airbus is seeking you as an experienced and dynamic Public Affairs Manager (d/f/m) with a focus on R&T & Digital Policy to coordinate our political relations and public funding opportunities in Germany.

This pivotal role will be instrumental in shaping Airbuss strategic positioning on research & technology (R&T) and digital policy matters (75%) while also supporting overall public affairs for Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Germany (25%).

Reporting to the Head of Public Affairs Germany Commercial Aircraft you will drive Airbuss consistent representation across the German political landscape at the federal and Länder level.

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension employee stock options discounted car leasing special conditions for insurances employee benefits at cooperating companies

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing part-time models flexible working hours individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities where every voice is heard

• R&T & Digital Policy Leadership (75%): Orchestrate and ensure consistent alignment of Airbuss political narrative and corporate statements on R&T and digital policy with German political entities and government agencies.

• Funding & Synergy Management: Identify and secure public funding opportunities for research and advanced technology projects (mainly from BMWE BMFTR BMV) and steer the Airbus cross-divisional German R&T public affairs network.

• Strategic Positioning & Thought Leadership: Shape Airbuss position as a leader in European high-tech focusing on CO2-neutral aviation technological sovereignty sovereign cloud AI cybersecurity and defense tech.

• Lobbying & Legislative Accountability: Lead German national lobbying efforts regarding EU and federal digital legislative frameworks (e.g. AI Act EUCS NIS2) in close collaboration with the Airbus Brussels office.

• Commercial Public Affairs Strategy (25%): Support the Head of Public Affairs Germany Commercial Aircraft on the overall strategy providing business background and messages fully adapted to German administration standards.

• Executive Briefings & Top-Level Engagements: Prepare high-level briefings speeches and strategic papers for the Executive Committee and German Management Board and manage engagements between senior leadership and key government representatives.

• Network & Association Representation: Cultivate relationships within critical industry associations (e.g. BDLI BDI Bitkom Acatech Stifterverband) research organizations (e.g. DLR FhG) and host political delegations at Airbus sites.

This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

• Education: Educated to a Masters degree level in Science Technology Engineering or Political Science Economics Law or an equivalent field of study.

• Professional Experience: Proven track record in a Public Affairs Government Relations or Policy role within a complex multinational organization or political institution with deep expertise in R&T digital policy and public funding.

• Network & Relations: Extensive existing network within the German federal government relevant ministries (e.g. BMWE BMFTR BMV BMUKN) political parties industry associations and/or the tech ecosystem.

• Target-Group Communication: Outstanding ability to communicate complex political and technical topics precisely on point with a proven track record of adapting messages seamlessly to the respective audience level.

• Strategic & Diligent Mindset: Ability to anticipate political developments and translate them into strategies paired with a highly conscientious and structured approach to managing governance and policy frameworks.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional initiatives drive consensus across diverse stakeholders and prepare senior executives for high-level engagements.

• Languages: Fluency in German and English is mandatory; proficiency in French is a plus.

This role offers you a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to Airbuss strategic objectives at the intersection of research technology industrial environmental and site policy.

Come on board and join us now!

Please be informed: We welcome your application until July 12th.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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