Job Description Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Governmental Affairs Manager role based in Brussels office. In this role you will be supporting the head of European GA affairs to support GE Vernova government affairs activities toward the European Union institutions. The role will focus on two main workstreams: supporting some of our business segments and raising the visibility of GE Vernova in Brussels.

This role is an excellent opportunity for Governmental Affairs professionals with desire to further develop their career in one of the leading energy manufacturers globally, with strong roots in Europe.

Job Description

About GE Vernova

• GE Vernova is a purpose-built company to electrify and decarbonize - and is an enabler for Europe's decarbonization and electrification efforts in meeting its Net Zero targets.
• GE Vernova to be positioned as a green transition accelerator with a wide portfolio of technologies - "all of the above" and ambitious objectives, backed by data.
• GE Vernova has strong roots in Europe and is committed to supporting Europe's energy transition with advanced technologies and services.
• We bring together the iconic heritage of General Electric, and an entrepreneurial mindset as founders of a new company.
• Our focus is on electrifying and decarbonizing the world. Meeting the world's growing electricity needs, driven by population and economic growth, and by newer trends like gigafactories, data centers or the electric vehicle. And at the same time reducing emissions to stop climate change.
• Meeting our net zero goals against a backdrop of increasing power demand is a challenge that will require all technologies. And that's one of our strengths as GE Vernova: we can play in all technologies, being a one-stop-shop for our partners.

• We are looking for a Manager "EU Government Affairs", to support GE Vernova government affairs activities at European Union level.
• Building upon GE Vernova's significant footprint in Europe and our vision for sustainability, we are working to enhance GE Vernova relationships and policy positions with key policy-makers, and critical industry organizations to promote a business and policy environment that is more favorable to our growth objectives and our vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• The role is based in Brussels. It will report directly to the EU Head of Government Affairs and Policy who is based in Brussels and work in collaboration with the rest of the Government Affairs team as well as with other key internal stakeholders in the company. The person fulfilling this role will be integrated into a small but vibrant and diverse team of government affairs professionals where they will have an opportunity to lead in several areas, gain valuable experience in the private sector spanning public policy, lobbying, and corporate strategy.
• In this role, the candidate will be responsible for internal and external activity, including the following:

• Supporting the EU Government Affairs team on the development and execution of our strategy for advocacy as well as the development of relevant communications internally and externally.
• Developing analysis of relevant legislation, funding initiatives and policies and how they impact the company.
• Engaging regularly with key policymakers and government officials (virtually or in-person) to communicate effectively about the company's priorities and policy recommendations.
• Developing and disseminating communications materials needed for the outreach with government.
• Representing GE Vernova in key industry groups, business coalitions, and events.
• Support developing regular social media content relating to government relations policy issues and GE Vernova's policy priorities.

• Have significant experience in similar positions.
• Have legislative or policy experience in the areas of energy or sustainability policy.
• Eager to gain private sector experience and sharpen skills in business and corporate strategy.
• Enjoy socializing and networking and facilitating connections.
• Entrepreneurship mindset, genuinely interested by politics.
• Versatile to work in a small team on numerous projects as a contributor and self-starter.
• Organized and good at helping others get organized.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hold a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Economics, Law, or similar.