Public Policy and Business Development Manager

Tesla (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

About this position

This role will lead Tesla's Policy and Business Development activities across Thailand, monitoring political, legislative, and regulatory activities while advocating for Tesla's interests. The position requires strong communication skills and a team-oriented personality, along with creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for advocacy on Tesla's position in relevant policy and lawmaking processes, monitoring and researching current and emerging issues and opportunities.
• Engage directly with all stakeholders on relevant issues, policies and regulations that impact Tesla's business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Tesla teams both locally and globally (commercial, legal, communications, charging, energy, etc.) to quickly identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Tesla senior management and high-level government officials, to achieve optimal policy outcomes.
• Facilitate to accelerate governments' adoption for sustainable energy and transportation

Requirements

• Experience working with or in government, politics or relevant regulatory agencies and/or have expertise in the Thai political environment and processes. Experience with other governments in the ASEAN region will be a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including fluency in Thai and English. Ability to speak other language(s) in the ASEAN region is plus
• Ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues and communicate key messages for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel with a strong attention to detail.
• Possess an intense desire to be on leading edge of market and technology and a deep passion for accelerating the world to sustainable energy.
• Experience in automotive and energy industry preferred