Government Affairs Manager, Brazil

Summary Posted: Jan 18, 2024 Role Number: 200533867 The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! As Government Affairs Manager, you will help us developing and deepen relationships with the Federal and State government ministries, particularly with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, Ministry of Communication, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of the Environment, with regulatory agencies such as ANATEL, ANCINE, ANPD, ANVISA, and INMETRO (product certifications) and Congress. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience. Leadership positions in major industry associations desired. Prior working experience in government organizations and multinational Corporations in Brazil. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Portuguese. Skills in communicating with government officials and internal business units. Position requires travel within Brazil. Description Description Interlocutor with key government agencies closely related to Apple’s businesses in Brazil at both the state and federal level. Regularly engage and coordinate with the key government partners in state and federal governments to secure the government approval, policy support and changes, and regulatory permits. Communicate and coordinate with both U.S. based and local industrial and trade associations. Assist the Head for Latin America Government Affairs to plan and implement the GA Brazil and Regional strategies, including to bring to bear the corporate business plan and growth strategy. Support, align, coordinate and work with the local Government Affairs and other Apple teams for policy, regulatory, communication, and all other necessary issues. Key interlocutor on manufacturing and sales issues. Monitor changes in public policies, organization structure, decision-making processes; update the overall relationship portfolio; and identify meaningful partners and key figures. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or above preferred. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements