Government Partnership Manager

Summary

Join Bird, a company revolutionizing environmentally friendly transportation, as a Government Partnership Manager in German-speaking countries. This role centers on building strong relationships with city officials and stakeholders to facilitate market entry and optimal operational conditions. You will shape e-scooter regulations, develop strategies for securing permits, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and address local concerns. Success requires strong relationship-building skills, project management experience, and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate will be a native German speaker with fluency in English and experience in politics, administration, or government relations.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience, preferably in (local) politics, administration, or in a government relations position in the private sector
• Relationship-builder, with experience in partnership and stakeholder management in local or national politics
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to present to different audiences
• Solid previous experience in managing projects from start to finish
• Self-starter / quick learner with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• BA required
• Native German speaker
• English speaker
• Available for travel

Responsibilities

• Represent Bird at the local level, promote Bird’s brand and reputation
• Build, and/or strengthen relationships with the city officials of key cities, as well as other key national or local stakeholders
• Shape new local and national e-scooter regulations in the 3 countries alongside public officials and other local stakeholders
• Develop and execute Bird’s strategy to win or renew operating permits when their attribution is competitive (RfPs) or part of a trial/MoU with a city
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure that Bird fulfills all obligations required by the cities, and ensure that the company remains responsive to local concerns as they emerge
• Secure local partnerships to enhance city relationships, advocate for shared mobility programs, and win applications
• Build a close relationship with Bird’s local Operations team to identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities to improve the regulatory framework relevant to our operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for tech, mobility, or urban planning industries would be of added value
• JD, MBA, MPA, LL.M. or equivalent preferred
• Dutch is a plus

Benefits

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge
• Work-from-home stipend
• A new resource to help support personal and professional developments