South America Government Affairs Manager

e for the company's positions public policy issues, as well as monitoring and reporting governmental issues possibly impacting the company: as growth opportunity or to mitigate risk.

The position also requires close, cross functional work with 3M's government affairs team in the region, in Latin America and Global as well as 3M Public Affairs functions (Brand and comms, Sustainability, 3Mgives and diversity and inclusion) to coordinate messaging, advocacy strategies, and outreach activities with external audiences. Executing well on these tasks will bring important value to 3M South America government affairs goals.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

• Representing the company with all levels of government in 3M South America region: Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina.

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with the four key 3M South America government officials and other stakeholders relevant to 3M's business goals.

• Developing and executing advocacy strategies that deliver on concrete policy and regulatory results.

• Proactively engaging and educating authorities concerning the business and its policy goals and the potential impact of proposed policies, legislation and regulations on the company and its commercial partners. Create opportunities for 3M Company executives and subject matter experts to provide thought leadership and engage with key decision-makers through meetings with senior officials, participation in government-sponsored dialogues, public speaking events, etc. Prepare company representatives for such opportunities.

• Drafting comments, white papers and other research for submissions to governmental ministries and institutions on policy matters important to the business.

• Monitoring, anticipating and analyzing key policy, regulatory and legislative developments that may impact 3M and its commercial partners. Attending and assisting in coordinating meetings of as well as monitor activities and report on the trade associations (Amcham and local chambers), ad hoc coalitions, task forces and other advocacy organizations to which 3M South America is a member. Keeping internal colleagues informed of key developments, trends and potential risks, and provide advice on business plans and strategies.

• Supporting 3M Business groups and functions to ensure business continuity in the region, in in strict compliance with government regulations and rules.

• Supporting the development and implementation of launch strategies for new markets from the government affairs perspective.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Required bachelor's degree in public policy, Public Administration, Economics, Social Science, Lawyer or related fileds

• Minimum of 8-10 years combined experience as government relations leader or manager, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs or public affairs for a multinational company or experience working in industry trade associations or as a government official (more than a year ago).

• Strong knowledge of South American (Colombia, Peru, Chile & Argentina) government institutions, networks and policy-making procedures, with an emphasis on business continuity, standards, market access and regulation.

• Demonstrated experience and record of success navigating government relationships and developing/implementing government relations strategy and programs on complex matters.

• Have participated in Trade Associations.

• Effective advocacy, communication/persuasive and consensus-building skills, and political acumen and, gained from experience operating in a cross-cultural environment, the ability to work collaboratively with business/technology groups across the organization and region.

• Ability to travel domestically (once a quarter) and internationally (once a year), as required.

• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English and the ability to bridge cultural differences are essential.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in a relevant field of study, MBA or PHD from an accredited institution

• Background and familiarity with the region's public policy and political dynamics.

• The ability to quickly grasp and address a variety of regulatory issues facing 3M South America, its industry, and customers' industries and how they impact company

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government

• A global perspective and the ability to understand the implications of policy proposals on the global marketplace

• Strong communications and presentation skills, leadership capabilities, individual initiative and creativity skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment, and exercising good judgement.

Supporting Your Well-being

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