Government Relations Manager

Want to help people learn the newest ways of working and getting things done?
How you’ll make a difference
You will be responsible for planning, developing and executing a strong positive Government Relations and advocacy program for PMI. You will be fostering a community relationship network with targeted government agencies and offices. This will be an aligned approach to coordinate with PMI’s impact strategy and coincide with the set priorities along with PMI regional priorities.
You will work with government entities which influence policy making, regulatory affairs, and legislation that benefit from the practice of project management. Key outcomes include building awareness, acceptance and adoption of PMI, project management standards and certification in government, and raising the profile of project management as a discipline.
What you’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in business, international relations, law or other relevant field. Master of Business Administration or related degree strongly preferred.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible management level experience in Government Relations; business development; or global market development with demonstrated deliverables toward broadening markets; research and development; and related business development activities.
• Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to work with individuals in prominent and influential positions across diverse sectors and cultures.
• Proven planning and relationship management in building long range and long-term actions and relationships.
• Success partnering and communicating across matrixed organizations to drive change and accountability
• Proficiency in the business language for PMI (English)
• 10-20 Travel required

What you can expect from us
We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you..
Join us and you’ll get:

• an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
• skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• award and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
Let’s help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!
Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a government contractor, Company Name is subject to Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503), and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), all as amended, which require government contractors to ensure nondiscrimination in employment and to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.