Location: This position is based in Brussels, Belgium (remote).
Position Summary:
As Manager EU Government Relations, you will support the Senior Director EU Government Relations to develop and manage Bentley’s relationships with policymakers at EU and national level. Your mission will be to ensure that EU public policy supports our sustainable growth in Europe, and that we remain a trusted partner to policymakers. You feel at home at the intersection of law, politics, and business, and will elevate Bentley’s participation in debates around digitalization of infrastructure (with a primary focus on energy and mining-related discussions).
Responsibilities:
- Represent Bentley in emerging policy debates and regulatory developments related to digitalization of infrastructure, including through meetings with policymakers at EU and national level. Focus on energy infrastructure, though role will also involve other topics (e.g. mining, critical raw materials, subsurface data, climate resilience).
- Monitor a select number of “horizontal” policy topics impacting Bentley’s business. These can include AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, public procurement, personal and non-personal data.
- Lead Bentley’s Government Relations advocacy in one key market at EU level, depending on profile of successful candidate.
- With guidance from the Senior Director EU Government Relations, manage and execute public policy-related projects and support Bentley’s advocacy toward policymakers. Enable and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders (external and internal) to reach set advocacy goals.
- Represent Bentley in relevant trade/industry associations and events, and help drive Bentley’s objectives.
- Produce and manage government relations content and collateral for outward-facing meetings. Content shall include presentations, one-pagers, and deeper substantive papers on how Bentley’s technology is improving quality of life and making infrastructure more sustainable and resilient.
- Brief, prep. collaborate with and advise Bentley colleagues on EU policy matters as needed (e.g. Sales, Legal, Communications).
Qualifications:
- Four to seven years of government relations work in Brussels, in-house or for a relevant public institution, industry group, or consultancy.
- Experience leading engagements with EU policymakers and executing public policy-related projects. Self-starter with the ability to understand business needs, think strategically and develop creative and constructive policy proposals.
- Excellent knowledge of the EU political and legislative process and an existing network of key stakeholders in Brussels and/or at national level.
- Good understanding of digital policy, in particular issues related to digitalization of energy infrastructure.
- The ability to effectively communicate – and advocate – for Bentley’s policy positions. Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of EU infrastructure funding programs and their execution at national level, and willingness to deepen this knowledge.
- Ability to work as part of a team, with a high degree of self-awareness, integrity, and accountability.
- Master’s degree in law, public policy, political science or similar, or equivalent training or experience.
- Excellent command of English and at least one other EU language.
- Some travel required (10-15%).
What We Offer:
- A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
- An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
- An attractive salary and benefits package.
- A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
- A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
About Bentley Systems:
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.
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