Verra Mobility is hiring a
Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Summary

The job is for a Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Verra Mobility, a global leader in smart mobility. The role involves developing and implementing government relations strategies, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinating external lobbyist activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. Other advanced degrees are a plus
• A minimum of 5-8 years of government, legislative affairs, and/or campaign experience with advancing levels of responsibilities and duties
• Significant level of interpersonal and communication skills, and able to lead, communicate and persuade others, and interact effectively with others in difficult situations
• An energetic, hands-on, self-motivated and self-managed person with a high degree of honesty, integrity and judgment
• Experience interacting with lobbyists and elected officials is required
• High-level ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Management experience is a plus
• A thorough knowledge of public policy, political campaigns, public affairs and community outreach, as well extensive knowledge and experience in Government, the legislative and regulatory process at the state or local levels
• Ability to develop and implement successful political strategies in the development and execution of Verra Mobility’s agenda
• Ability to establish and work towards the bigger picture while still grasping the details
• Strong PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Outstanding English, writing, presentation, and public speaking and communication skills, including at the executive level
• Travel up to 30 percent

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Solutions business unit with overall management of the government affairs activities
• Coordinates efforts of outside lobbyists and consultants to ensure objectives are met on time, on budget and with the appropriate level of quality and fastidiousness
• Maintain strong working relationships with grassroots community organizations and critical stakeholders
• Identify, analyze, and communicate how potential changes in policy, and political environments could affect day-to-day operational business activities and long-term strategy
• Operate at a high level of transparency and deliver on key performance indicators
• Execute on strategies to position business development opportunities for success
• Partner with internal legal department to ensure the Company is compliant with all state and local registration and lobbying disclosure laws and associated interactions with elected government officials
• Develop a deep understanding of Verra Mobility’s business lines and the intersection with local stakeholders on the business to identify strategic opportunities and risks, and execute accordingly
• Monitor state and municipal policy and procurement activity by studying existing and new policy and government processes
• Serve as a subject matter expert on government/policy matters within the Company