Director, Government Relations Process Technologies

Job ID: 142712

Job Description

• As a Government Relations Director at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the company's government relations strategy. 
• You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry associations, and other stakeholders to advocate for Honeywell's interests. 
• You will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, analyze their impact on the company, and develop strategies to address potential challenges and opportunities.
• You will report directly to our Senior Director of Government Relations, and you’ll work out of our Nigeria location on a Hybrid work schedule.
• The Director of Government Relations will have a significant impact on Honeywell's ability to navigate the complex landscape of government policies and regulations.
• By building and maintaining relationships with government officials and policymakers, this role will influence the development of policies that align with Honeywell's business objectives.
• Overall, the Director of Government Relations will have a direct impact on Honeywell's reputation, business opportunities, and ability to drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and advancement of legislative and regulatory proposals in up to 5 US states
• Identify, analyze, and report to the Company business, legislative, and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the business and recommend and manage a course of action
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators, elected officials, civil servants, and other key stakeholders
• Develop and oversee the production of high-quality written recommendations, briefings, publications, presentations, and other collateral that communicate complex messages clearly and effectively to audiences, with a focus on government stakeholders
• Coordinate strategy with consultants and trade association representatives to ensure active engagement on areas of interest to Honeywell, and that all are aligned in support of our business strategies
• Organize and drive communication with Honeywell senior leadership, including meetings, briefings, and campaign reviews
• Participate, serve, and assume leadership positions on industry-related associations, steering committees, and networking organizations to protect and promote the Company's interests.

Requirements
You must have:

• 8+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of government processes, policies, and regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.

We Value:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of the industry and regulatory landscape
• Experience in a corporate government relations role.