Public Affairs Manager

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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Public Affairs Manager advances UPSs legislative and regulatory priorities by influencing public policy managing key government relationships and aligning external engagement strategies with business objectives. This role evaluates emerging policy issues works collaboratively with UPS leadership for the UPS Latin American business to identify UPSs strategic positions and represents UPS in interactions with government officials trade associations and external stakeholders.

The position ensures clear communication internally at UPS on potential policy changes including assessment of risks and opportunities to ensure timely engagement from an advocacy operational compliance marketing positioning and customer communication perspective. The position acts proactively to lead and manage policy work that results in effective UPS resource management and alignment with corporate priorities.

This position will require the candidate to be based at the UPS Latin American District office in Mexico City Mexico. The candidate will be expected to work regularly from this office alongside the UPS Latin American business leadership while also engaging in external meetings events.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Strategy

Analyze Mexico legislative and regulatory developments impacting UPS

Develop and recommend company positions on public policy issues

Monitor industry trends and stakeholder positions to inform strategy

Prepare briefing materials position papers and executive summaries

Government Relations & Advocacy

Build and maintain relationships with elected officials government agencies and staff

Represent UPS in legislative and regulatory forums including hearings and meetings

Influence policy outcomes through direct advocacy and coalition engagement

External Partnerships & Coalitions

Manages relationships with trade associations such as the Mexico Express Courier Association and other business groups to secure support of UPS policy priorities and advocacy strategies. Works to ensure effective use of UPS resource investments in external groups to support UPS business. Ensures compliant engagement in all external associations.

Manages local Mexico Public Affairs consultants including leadership of weekly status meetings and day to day engagement with consultants to help execute on UPSs Public Affairs strategy.

Identify and build strategic alliances to support UPS policy priorities

Participate in industry and political events to strengthen external influence

Compliance & Ethics

Ensure adherence to federal state and international lobbying and ethics regulations

Proactively monitor changes in compliance requirements

Take a leadership role alongside UPS Legal and Compliance functions for the Business Risk and Corporate Compliance process. Build action plans in coordination with relevant UPS functional representatives to manage risks. Proactively communicate risks and action plans to UPS Latin American leadership.

Leadership & Internal Engagement

Manage Mexico Public Affairs agency

Develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with the UPS Latin America District President as well as cross-functional leaders in Operations Customs Brokerage Industrial Engineering Marketing etc.

Educate internal stakeholders on policy priorities and Public Affairs activities

Collaborate across business units to align policy strategy with operational goals

Budget & Resource Management

Manage budgets related to Public Affairs initiatives including consultants and memberships

Track expenditures and ensure alignment with financial targets

Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and resource optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

Proven experience and effectiveness in relationship management skills with government external and internal stakeholders

Experience in public policy government relations or related field preferred

Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes

Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate in complex environments

Proven relationship management skills with government and external stakeholders

Core Competencies

Stakeholder engagement (internal and external)

Public Policy & Regulatory Expertise

Strong written and verbal communication

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

Negotiation & Influence

Compliance & Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial & Budget Management

Maturity and proactive leadership approach

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