Sr Director, Regional Government Affairs Austin, TX

Sr Director, Regional Government Affairs job at Molson Coors. Austin, TX.

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At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non‑alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future…we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

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In the role of Sr. Director, Regional Government Affairs, working home‑based, you will be a part of the Legal & Government Affairs team. You will oversee the overall legislative, regulatory, and political priorities in South Central Region (North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee) ensuring that Molson Coors’ strategies are executed within the state regulatory agencies and state capitols as well as local jurisdictions.

You are responsible for leading and directing the execution of our political program capability and coordinating cross‑functional support for legislative and regulatory priorities aligned with our business objectives.

This position reports to the Vice President, Government Affairs, and works closely across the legal & government affairs, sales, communications, finance, and supply chain functions.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy in the South Central Region including creating state‑by‑state plans to support regional sales and supply chain objectives.
• Understand the politics of the region, and complexities of the industry and develop and execute strategies within those constraints to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop, execute, and align strategy of interconnected components and departments to minimize risk.
• Manage and direct legislative and political consultants.
• Manage regional government affairs’ operational and political contribution budgets.
• Manage issues through monitoring and relationship development in states without state‑based consultants.
• Establish and drive coalitions within the beer and beverage sectors, within the alcohol industry, or as needed to accomplish public policy objectives.
• Represent the government affairs interests of Molson Coors within internal cross‑functional teams and among various non‑company external stakeholder interests.

• You have at least 10 years of experience in public policy management, coalition building, government service, or communications.
• You are ideally located in Texas.
• You are a skilled negotiator focused on the client; your constant curiosity fosters your innovative style and you can equally execute ideas given to you.
• You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional, and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• You take accountability for results—acting within integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You exhibit our core values.

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• On‑site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course…free beer and beverages!
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a…