Head of Public & Government Affairs – Autonomou... Phoenix , USA

About Moove

At Moove AV, we’re on a mission to make the world safer by enabling autonomy in transportation. Partnering with industry leaders like Waymo, we’re redefining fleet management and driving the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles. We’re expanding globally and seeking passionate, innovative professionals to join our journey. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and help make mobility safer, more efficient, and accessible, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic Head of Public & Government Affairs to lead our policy, regulatory, and government engagement strategy across Europe and Asia, with a primary focus on the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced transportation sectors. This senior leader will guide the company’s long‑range policy positioning, advocate for modernised mobility frameworks, and influence key regulatory pathways that enable safe and scalable AV deployment. As a senior representative of the company, you will work closely with executive leadership, serve as a trusted advisor on geopolitical and regulatory risk, and shape high‑impact advocacy strategies across diverse markets. You will drive meaningful dialogue with government officials, regulators, industry coalitions, and global institutions—helping secure the policy conditions needed to support current and future AV operations. This role can be based in the European Union or United Kingdom and will involve regular international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Policy Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the company’s government affairs strategy across Europe and Asia, with specific focus on regulatory pathways for autonomous vehicle testing, safety approvals, commercial deployment, and mobility policy. Provide executive‑level insights on policy trends, regulatory risks, geopolitical considerations, and long‑term implications for business expansion. Align policy strategy with corporate, operational, and product roadmaps, ensuring a unified approach to global AV regulatory compliance.
• Executive Government Engagement: Serve as the company’s senior representative with high‑level government officials, transport ministries, EU institutions, intergovernmental bodies (e.g., UNECE), and Asian regulatory authorities. Build trusted, strategic relationships at the highest levels of government to support regulatory approvals, pilot programmes, market entry, and commercial‑scale operations. Lead or oversee participation in ministerial roundtables, parliamentary briefings, and regulatory consultations.
• Advocacy & Lobbying Leadership: Shape and drive regulatory advocacy initiatives that support harmonised AV policies, safety standards, and data frameworks across regions. Develop senior‑level policy materials including position papers, testimony, executive briefing documents, and cross‑jurisdiction policy strategies. Influence the direction of AV‑relevant legislation on safety, infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital mobility ecosystems.
• Industry & Ecosystem Leadership: Represent the company in high‑profile industry forums, trade associations, global mobility alliances, and standards‑setting organisations. Establish the company as a thought leader in autonomous mobility, safety innovation, and next‑generation transportation policy. Drive collaboration with research partners, academia, NGOs, and industry coalitions to advance shared policy goals.
• Internal Leadership & Cross‑Functional Alignment: Lead internal governance for policy escalation, ensuring transparent and structured alignment with Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Safety, and Communications teams. Advise Senior Leadership and the CEO on market readiness, regulatory barriers, and strategic engagement opportunities. Support the Communications team in shaping the external narrative around AV safety, innovation, and regulatory collaboration.
• Market Intelligence & Risk Management: Oversee monitoring of regulatory changes, geopolitics, and public sentiment across key markets. Conduct strategic risk assessments and scenario planning related to AV deployment and future market expansion. Provide guidance on compliance obligations across all operating jurisdictions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15+ years of senior experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory strategy, or external affairs—preferably in transportation, mobility, technology, or highly regulated sectors.
• Deep expertise in European transportation and mobility regulation (e.g., EU mobility packages, UNECE vehicle regulations, General Safety Regulation, cybersecurity and data frameworks).
• Strong familiarity with Asian regulatory environments (e.g., Singapore LTA, Japan MLIT, UAE, or other regional AV leaders).
• Proven track record influencing complex regulatory landscapes and securing policy outcomes that support emerging technologies.
• Experience working directly with senior‑level government officials, transport regulators, and industry standard bodies.
• Outstanding written advocacy skills, public speaking ability, and executive presence.
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multi‑country policy strategies, and lead through influence.
• Willingness to travel internationally 30–40%.

About the team

Our team is collaborative, positive, curious, and engaged. We think fast, work smart, laugh often, and are looking for like‑minded people to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom within reach. Moove is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.