Public Affairs Manager Partnerships

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Introduction

Scania´s purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society and the environment. To this end, our corporation is undergoing a radical transformation, from being a global traditional truck manufacturer to becoming a championing provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. Public affairs, strategic partnerships and nurturing our relations with important stakeholders are key elements, among several, for a successful realization of the ongoing transformation.

The role 

We are now recruiting a new talented and passionate colleague who can contribute and lead the advancement of our public affairs and partnerships capabilities. Focus will be on partnership activation within our electrification and sustainable transport journey. We are now looking for a Public Affairs Manager Strategic Partnerships to join our team on Group function level. You are to be regarded as our trusted policy expert within relevant policy areas. You will coordinate and develop existing strategic policy partnerships, as well as suggest and initiate new ones. You need to be able to form strong relationships and collaborate closely with both internal partners across the organization, but also with external partners, in Sweden, EU and globally. You will be Scania´s external point of contact in these partnerships.

You will be part of the Public Affairs team of five people in Södertälje, plus a team based in Brussels, led by the Head of Public Affairs & Partnerships. This function is centrally placed within the HQ Communications department.

Core responsibilities include:


• Coordinate and evaluate Scania’s current strategic policy partnerships; activate and develop activity plans within the partnerships, and initiate new partnerships where needed
• Work closely with other functions in the organisation responsible for commercial and industrial partnerships, in order to align, support and strengthen Scania’s joint political messaging
• Act as project manager and project lead for select partnerships and be able to activate relevant parts of Scania in the partnerships
• Build and maintain extensive networks, both internally Scania and externally
• Support Scania in creating the right preconditions to succeed in driving the shift to renewable fuels and electrification through advocacy work in Sweden and the EU
• Monitor and analyse the impact for Scania regarding policy development on sustainable transport, energy policy and sustainability policy, with special focus on efficient logistics, biofuels & electrification, in Sweden, EU and to some extent globally
• Assess and disseminate knowledge about sustainable transport in internal networks, with a special focus on renewable energy for road transport and assess opportunities and consequences
• Prepare comprehensive briefs and give strategic advice to colleagues within the organization

Your profile  

You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are a highly valued team player and an excellent communicator in your area of expertise. You are structured, proactive, and have experience in policy work and project management. You are a self-motivated and creative person with analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

You should have a both strategic and tactical mindset, be able to build strong relationships internally as well as externally. We expect you to have experience of industry policy work from for example the political/governmental side or similar (lobby or industry organization) and be well oriented in both the Swedish and the EU political landscape. It is seen as positive if you have international experience, and proven experience in creating and maintaining strategic partnerships.

Education


• You have a Master’s degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of working experience
• Professional proficiency in English, spoken and written is required

We offer
In addition to personal and professional development opportunities, we offer onsite and remote work and dynamic and inclusive work culture. If you live in Stockholm, we offer direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje, Scania Job Express. Above all, we offer you a unique opportunity to contribute positively to Scania’s transformation, driving the shift and thereby to a more sustainable future!

Further information

If you have any questions or simply want to have a dialogue, don’t hesitate to contact:

Head of Public Affairs & Partnerships Jennie Cato, jennie.cato@scania.com

Application

Your application shall include a personal letter and CV and should be written in Swedish or English. Please apply no later than March 8.

We look forward to your application!

 

A background check might be conducted for this position.

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Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.