Government Relations Manager (Automotive), Malaysia

This role focuses on govt and regulatory matters that are particular to Xiaomi automotive business in Malaysia. Serving as primary governmental liaison, this role will mainly involve in engaging externally and internally to support automotive business operation, including but not limited to:

1. Establish and maintain relationship with govt ministries / regulatory agencies / industry associations (in particular, MIDA, MITI, MARii, Customs, JPJ, etc). Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advocate common industry interests and support business objectives.
2. Arrange high-level meetings and attend public events, identify potential risks / business opportunities and advocate for the interest of Xiaomi automotive business.
3. Tackle market access constraints, product compliance and various ad hoc issues that might arise from govt agencies. Facilitate regulatory approvals and documentation.
4. Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in govt regulations, policies, and legislation affecting the automotive industry.
5. Coordinate internally on applications, renewals, and reporting for tax incentives, import duty exemptions, and govt incentive program, with agencies such as MIDA, MITI, MARii, Customs.
6. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and advise on policy and political implications of product development and CKD & CBU market operations.
7. Be part of local crisis management team to liaison with govt agencies during crisis. Lead incident response relating to govt requirement, negotiate with govt authorities to advocate for business priorities, and appropriately escalate when needed to drive solution.