Government Relations Manager (Automotive), Malaysia

Job description

This role focuses on govt and regulatory matters that are particular to Xiaomi automotive business in Malaysia. Serving as primary governmental liaison, this role will mainly involve in engaging externally and internally to support automotive business operation, including but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain relationship with govt ministries / regulatory agencies / industry associations (in particular, MIDA, MITI, MARii, Customs, JPJ, etc). Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advocate common industry interests and support business objectives.
• Arrange high-level meetings and attend public events, identify potential risks / business opportunities and advocate for the interest of Xiaomi automotive business.
• Tackle market access constraints, product compliance and various ad hoc issues that might arise from govt agencies. Facilitate regulatory approvals and documentation.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in govt regulations, policies, and legislation affecting the automotive industry.
• Coordinate internally on applications, renewals, and reporting for tax incentives, import duty exemptions, and govt incentive program, with agencies such as MIDA, MITI, MARii, Customs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and advise on policy and political implications of product development and CKD & CBU market operations.
• Be part of local crisis management team to liaison with govt agencies during crisis. Lead incident response relating to govt requirement, negotiate with govt authorities to advocate for business priorities, and appropriately escalate when needed to drive solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from relevant field (e.g. Politics, International Relations, Legal, Politics, etc) .
• At least 5 years’ experience in government, and/or in govt relations, regulatory and public affairs functions within the automative industry.
• Fluent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Proven understanding of Malaysia's govt policies, automotive regulatory framework, CBU & CKD operations, customs regulations, import/export procedures, and trade compliance.
• Experience in managing govt incentives, tax exemptions, and duty exemption applications with MIDA, MITI, MARii, Customs, JPJ, etc.
• Strategic thinker with leadership, outreach, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to work collaboratively across different teams (internal and external) in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues and communicate key messages with internal and external stakeholders. Willing to working on difficult issues and capability in solving problems creatively.