Director Government Relations

h3OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE /h3 pAs Government Relations Director at Honeywell, you will help shape and implement the Company’s government relations strategy across Europe. You will develop constructive relationships with government representatives, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to communicate Honeywell’s perspectives and support the Company’s business priorities. /p pYou will join a global government affairs team, report to the Vice President, Government Affairs Europe, and work from our Brussels, Belgium office under a hybrid working arrangement. /p pIn this role, you will help Honeywell understand and respond to the evolving policy and regulatory environment across the European Union and its Member States. Through informed engagement with public authorities and policymakers, you will contribute Honeywell’s expertise and perspectives to policy discussions relevant to the Company’s business objectives. /p h3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul lipSupport the development and implementation of government relations strategies across Europe that align with Honeywell’s business objectives and growth priorities, with a particular focus on energy and automation. /p /li lipDrive government relations initiatives and advance legislative and regulatory proposals across European countries to support the Company’s success in a complex business environment. /p /li lipMonitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, policy, and geopolitical developments that may affect the Company, and provide strategic recommendations and courses of action to business and functional leaders /p /li lipIdentify and assess policy, regulatory, and geopolitical risks and opportunities relevant to Honeywell’s operations and strategic priorities, particularly in energy and automation. /p /li lipBuild and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, civil servants, industry associations, think tanks, and other key stakeholders throughout Europe. /p /li lipAdvocate for Honeywell’s interests before government officials, policymakers, and regulatory authorities, and represent the Company in industry associations, coalitions, policy forums, steering committees, and other external organizations /p /li lipCollaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and trade association representatives to align government relations activities and external engagement with business strategies and growth priorities. /p /li lipSupport executive engagement with government stakeholders and external organizations, including senior leadership meetings, briefings, and campaign reviews, to strengthen Honeywell’s reputation and strategic positioning. /p /li lipPrepare and deliver high-quality presentations, briefing materials, policy analyses, reports, recommendations, publications, and other communications that convey complex issues clearly and effectively to senior management, government stakeholders, and other external audiences. /p /li /ul h3YOU MUST HAVE /h3 ul lipSignificant experience in government relations, public affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline, preferably in a corporate environment with responsibility for European markets with particular attention to energy, automation, digitalization, sustainability, manufacturing, and trade. /p /li lipA well-established network and demonstrated experience engaging with European Union institutions, national government ministries, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and key policy stakeholders across Europe. /p /li lipStrong understanding of the European political, regulatory, and policy environment, including relevant EU and national government processes. /p /li lipDemonstrated experience developing and executing successful advocacy, influencing, and stakeholder engagement strategies including with trade associations. /p /li lipStrong business acumen and the ability to align policy objectives and government relations priorities with commercial goals. /p /li lipExcellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels /p /li lipFluency in English; proficiency in one or more additional European languages is highly desirable. /p /li /ul h3WE VALUE /h3 ul lipBachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred /p /li lipExperience working in a multinational corporation, government agency, consulting firm, trade association, or policy organization, ideally in a corporate government relations role covering European markets /p /li lipA hands on approach, executive presence and experience advising senior leaders, with the credibility and influencing skills to engage diverse stakeholder groups /p /li lipStrategic thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and clear communication skills /p /li lipAbility to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and operate effectively with agility in a matrixed and dynamic environment /