What You Will Do
* Coordinate government relations across all Harman China business units.
* Implement a framework and operating procedures to manage interactions with government authorities and agencies.02
* Support country leadership and functions (Legal, Communications etc.) with operational and local government affairs proximity and responsibilities.
* Define roadmap and approaches to elevate HARMAN brand awareness and prestige across Chinese government stakeholders.02
* Leverage government forums, key association conferences and trade shows to increase Harman visibility and intelligence.02
* Explore CSR activities to foster brand reputation amongst key government stakeholders.
* Engage with appropriate government officials to influence and foster a favorable and durable operating environment for Harman interests.
* Track policy changes and clarify policy intent and direction with the regulator contact.02
* Promote balanced communication about China policy and events to HARMAN Headquarters. Help translate vague policy into sensible commercial planning and execution.
* Understand and integrate China government affairs views and objectives with Harman business strategies, investment decision, operational review and senior level discussions.

What You Need
* Bachelor’s degree in economics or business management is preferable and at least 10 years government affairs or public relationship experience for governments and/or private sector.
* Strong analytical skills, writing abilities and business judgment.02
* Experience developing courses of action and advising executive level leaders and non-experts on policy and regulatory issues.
* Experience of monitoring and analyzing issues relating to policy and regulatory.
* Awareness of and interest in geopolitical issues impacting business and intersection at the country or regional level.
* Excellent presentation skills, verbally and in written form (to include incorporating data and graphics into output on a routine basis).
* Ability to work under pressure, in a diverse and growing global team, and to work proactively and independently.
* Outstanding communication skills, including an ability to listen well, summarize and present complex analysis of abstract issues while ensuring key messages and takeaways are clear and concise.02
* Strong technical skills in using Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Demonstratable project management experience especially leading projects and working groups consisting of cross-functional stakeholders and leaders.
* Relevant academic qualification in a subject which demonstrates interest in global affairs, regional or country-level politics, regulatory, security and operating issues.
* Language: English proficiency is a must.

What is Nice to Have
* A mix of in-house and government experience.
* MBA/EMBA or advanced/relevant degree.
* Experience managing external counsel, agencies and/or contractor support.
* Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industry experience.
* What Makes You Eligible.
* Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel.02
* This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into various office locations as required (this could be on 24-hour notice).

What We Offer
* Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
* Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
* Competitive wellness benefits.
* Tuition Reimbursement.
* Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
* An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.