Sr. Manager - Government & External Affairs

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The Sr. Manager, Government Affairs at T-Mobile is responsible for helping lead the company's engagement with third-party organizations to engage with government entities, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels with a special focus on California. This role is crucial in shaping public policy, advocating for T-Mobile’s interests, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Senior Manager will develop and execute strategies that advance T-Mobile’s business objectives while building and maintaining productive relationships with policymakers and community leaders.

• With emphasis in California, develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies to support T-Mobile’s business goals and policy priorities.
• Represent T-Mobile before non-profit organizations, legislators, regulators, and other governmental officials at all levels.
• Advocate for policies that promote innovation, competition, and consumer benefits in the wireless sector.
• Build coalitions with industry partners, think tanks, trade associations, and community organizations to amplify T-Mobile’s voice.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Public Relations, to ensure unified messaging and strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related field;
  Masters Preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, strategic alliances, or legislative advocacy, preferably within the telecommunications or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local government processes and regulations affecting telecommunications.
• 5+ years building and maintaining relationships with key government officials and demonstrated ability to influence public policy outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop and implement effective strategies that align with the company's business goals and regulatory environment.
• Relationship Management:
  Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and third-party organizations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic Planning:
  Proficiency in planning long‑term strategies that incorporate public policy trends and regulatory changes.
• Leadership:
  Strong leadership skills to guide and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze policy and regulatory documents to assess impacts on the company and advise on necessary actions.
• Integrity:
  High degree of integrity and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Communication:
  Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively across team and organizational boundaries to drive and develop consensus.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Agile and Adaptive.
• Listen and understand a variety of points of view balancing concerns with data for better decision making.
• Analytical problem solver; applies multiple technical solutions to application operational problems.
• Collaborative, yet influential.
• Flexible, self‑starter, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Desire for a high level of responsibility and ownership and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem solver and solutions provider.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects;…