Senior Manager, Global Government Affairs

Company: Mondelez International
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Global Government Affairs page is loadedSenior Manager, Global Government AffairsApply locations Washington, District of Columbia, United States time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-138489Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondel--z International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.Mondel--z International (Mondel--z) is looking for a Public and Government Affairs (PGA) Senior Manager to join its DC-based Global PGA team. In this role, you will advocate for Mondel--z's interests, enhance its reputation, and engage policy makers and influencers to shape government measures and initiatives material to its business.
Mondel--z empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, LU, Tate's Bake Shop, and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone chocolate; Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids sugar confectionery; and Clif and Grenade energy bars.
Overarching RoleSupport Mondel--z's Vice President for Global PGA and partner with:

• Other members of the Global PGA team,
• Business (BU) Corporate and Government Affairs (CGA) teams in multiple regions, and
• other functions and sub-functions (e.g., Communications, Finance, Tax, Legal, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Impact/Sustainability, and Insights and Analytics).Help develop and execute the global PGA annual and longer-term plan, including through:
  • close collaboration with local CGA teams,
  • multimarket projects, and
  • global assets, aimed at advancing the company's advocacy priorities.
  • Represent Mondel--z and articulate its policy positions externally.Specific Responsibilities
    
    Policy/Political Foresight and InsightAnticipate the direction of travel of government policy relevant to Mondel--z's business in markets across the globe by tracking and analyzing:
    • geopolitical developments,
    • public discourse (media reports and dialogue in trade associations, think tanks, and conferences), and
    • guidance, standards, steers from international organizations (e.g., World Health Organization and Codex Alimentarius).Understand the content and impact on Mondel--z of government measures in three priority policy areas:1. nutrition, health, and well-being (government rules aimed at curbing consumption of certain types of foods):
      • restrictions on marketing/advertising, placement, promotion, or sale, targeted indirect taxes,
      • front-of-pack nutrition labeling requirements, and additive restrictions,2. sustainability:
        • ESG (environment, social, governance) disclosure mandates,
        • supply chain due diligence requirements,
        • labor- and environment-related market access restrictions, and
        • taxes, bans, extended producer responsibility schemes on plastic packaging waste,3. license to operate:
          • cross-border trade measures, including tariffs,
          • taxes,
          • price controls,
          • boycotts,
          • sanctions and countersanctions,
          • investment incentives, and
          • labor disciplines.Advocacy Direction and External EngagementFrame Mondel--z's corporate position on key government measures by drafting global policy position papers and aligning their content internally across functions.Advance local CGA teams' PGA work programs, including by:
            • ensuring clarity of annual and longer-term goals on priority measures,
            • helping to draft submissions to governments on proposed measures, and
            • sharing techniques and best practices for shaping government initiatives and measures across BUs.Advocate on Mondel--z's PGA priorities through engagements with policy makers and influencers:
              • Executive officials and legislators,
              • international organization officials, and
              • thought leaders in think tanks and other expert bodies.Enhance Mondel--z's visibility and reputation through active participation and leadership in:
                • trade associations,
                • business coalitions,
                • professional organizations, and
                • other fora.Internal Networks and ProgrammingDevelop programming for, and participate and present in internal networks, including:
                  • Global PGA Community of Practice,
                  • cross-functional working groups, and
                  • Global PGA team's regular connects with BU CGA leads.PGA Enablers and Multimarket Projects
                    • Fashion global assets (e.g., playbooks, tool kits, templates, and methodologies) to enable PGA work at local level.
                    • Design and drive multimarket PGA projects (workstreams with clearly defined missions and/or deliverables applicable in multiple BUs).Presentations and Other Written Materials
                      • Develop PowerPoint presentations, including for senior leaders and multicultural teams.
                      • Draft internal policy alerts, background papers, and talking points.Qualifications and Skills
                        
                        • At least ten years of government (public sector) and/or government affairs (private sector) work experience.
                        • Graduate degree in international relations, business, law, nutrition, and/or economic or sustainability policy.
                        • Knowledge of policy issues relevant to the food industry.
                        • Ability to operate independently and determine "the how" when given direction on "the what" (desired result).
                        • Facility in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing, and delivering high quality results.
                        • Excellent distillation and communication skills (written and verbal).
                        • Collaborative and proactive way of working, good people skills, and "can-do" attitude.
                        • Experience working with colleagues from a variety of cultures and in cross-functional teams.
                        • Facility with PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.The base salary range for this position is $137,300 to $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondel--z International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.Mondel--z Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalJob TypeRegularCommunications and Public & Government AffairsCorporate & Government AffairsAt Mondel--z International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than80countries and are working to sell our products in over150countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
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