Corporate Affairs Manager USA

Arcadis • Birmingham, AL

258d • $94,944 - $145,580

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. The US Corporate Affairs Manager is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and protecting the company's reputation, advancing its business priorities, and driving impactful engagement with key stakeholders. This role is critical in navigating the intersection of business, policy, media, and public perception in a dynamic US environment influenced by current events, regulatory changes, and the evolving political landscape. The Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, media outlets, and business groups. They will provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, equipping them with messaging, talking points, and communication strategies to effectively position the company during policy debates, or major shifts in national or regional legislation. A core focus of this role will be to identify, monitor, and address emerging issues that could impact the business, particularly those related to regulatory changes, sustainability initiatives, infrastructure development, and societal trends in the transportation, energy, and built-environment industries. The Manager will also lead efforts to position the company as a thought leader and trusted advisor in these industries, leveraging insights and expertise to influence policy and public opinion. Collaborating cross-functionally, the Manager will ensure consistent messaging across all channels, aligning corporate affairs strategies with the company's business objectives and values. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of the political and regulatory landscape, and the ability to anticipate challenges, provide actionable insights, and develop forward-looking plans to advance the company's goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, government relations, humanities, or related field.
• Relevant public affairs, media relations, and corporate affairs experience in-house or at an agency.
• Strong government, media, and industry organization contacts across the US region, both national and regional.
• Development and implementation of US corporate affairs plans.
• Solid issues management and/or government affairs experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence leadership as well as employees at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder, project, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the development and execution of a comprehensive corporate affairs strategy that spans key sectors, including transportation, energy, industrial manufacturing, technology, and property/investment.
• Ensure alignment with Arcadis' global business objectives and regional priorities.
• Co-create and implement public affairs and issues management plans to proactively address regulatory, political, and societal challenges.
• Identify opportunities to influence policy and public opinion in ways that benefit Arcadis and its clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government officials, industry associations, business groups, and the media.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to advance Arcadis' interests and market position.
• Proactively monitor emerging trends, policy developments, and industry issues.
• Advise leaders and designated spokespeople on effective media engagement and communication strategies.
• Support the development and promotion of thought leadership initiatives that position Arcadis as an industry thought leader.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling content and campaigns that resonate with key audiences.
• Develop a wide range of high-quality external communications materials, including op-eds, blogs, press releases, story pitches, talking points, and reactive media statements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional well-being benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 20 days of PTO that accrue per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree