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Public Policy & Business Development Manager (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Brandenburg, Germany (On-site)

Public Policy & Business Development Manager (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

34 Minutes ago • All levels • Business Development

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Job Description

Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg seeks a Public Policy & Business Development Manager to shape its strategic direction. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing public policy strategies at state, federal, and EU levels, focusing on enabling Gigafactory operations. Responsibilities include stakeholder management (politicians, policymakers, NGOs), monitoring political developments, identifying business opportunities from regulatory changes, and advising senior management. The ideal candidate possesses strategic thinking, deep political knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a strong network of political contacts.

Must have:

Develop and implement public policy strategies
Stakeholder management (political, governmental)
Monitor political and regulatory developments
Identify business opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Perks:

Competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses
30 vacation days
Occupational pension

What to Expect

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our successstory.

As Public Policy & Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg by navigating and influencing the political, regulatory and fiscal frameworks on state, federal and EU-level.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive public policy strategies in supportof Tesla’s mission, especially focusing on our ability to operate Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. You will monitor political developments, assess their potential impact on our ability to operate our vehicle and cell manufacturing facilities, and advise senior management on the best course of action. You will act as the primary liaison between Tesla and key political stakeholders and identify new business opportunities that emerge from political and regulatory changes, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate these opportunities into actionable strategies.

This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, in-depth knowledge of the political environment, and excellent communication skills to effectively represent Tesla’s interests and drive business growth. Your ability to build strong relationships with policymakers, industry associations, and other stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring Tesla’s long-term success in a dynamic market.

What You’ll Do

Development and Implementation of Public Policy Strategies:

Work with EMEA and global Tesla teams to develop policy positions
Create and execute strategies to influence political decisions at state, federal and EU level, focusing on our ability to manufacture world-class products

Stakeholder Management:

Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including politicians, policy-makers, industry associations and NGO's
Actively represent the company in front of political decision-makers, government agencies, associations and other relevant stakeholders

Monitoring and Analysis of Political Developments:

Continuously monitor and analyze political, regulatory and fiscal developments at the state, national and European level to identify risks and opportunities for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Business Development:

Identify and pursue business development opportunities arising from political and regulatory changes and support the development of actionable strategies in coordination with internal teams

What You’ll Bring

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex policy issues and develop effective solutions
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
A strong network of contacts in politics, government at federal and EU level

Personal Attributes:

High ethical standards and a strong commitment to transparency and accountability
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
A genuine interest in Tesla’s mission

What we offer:

You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that we provide are 30 vacation days, an occupational pension.

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