Manager Government Relations

East Ohio Gas Co • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

At Enbridge, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable natural gas to our customers and we're looking for an inspiring leader to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. In this role as Manager Government Relations, you will be developing, managing and implementing strategies to inform public policy and government affairs at the state level related to all Enbridge business interests, including Gas Distribution and Storage (Enbridge Gas Ohio), Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Storage, and Power. Enbridge offers competitive benefits, a savings plan, and generous time off. Ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy industry? Apply today!

Requirements

• University degree in government relations, political science, or related fields
• Ten (10) years of progressive public affairs or government-related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills including strong public presentation and public speaking skills
• Problem solver with experience managing projects with complex organizations
• Solution-oriented mindset, structured, gets things done and on time
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently
• Ability to adapt to changing subject advocacy
• Keen political instincts
• High ethical standards
• Va lue diversity, inclusion, and difference of thought

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a regulated energy utility a plus
• Experience in government compliance

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy, outreach, and public affairs efforts to support operations and projects across all Enbridge business interests operating in Ohio, including Gas Distribution and Storage (Enbridge Gas Ohio), Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Storage, and Power.
• Represent Enbridge with state government officials, regulators, and entities.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with: Governor and executive branch of government State departments and agencies with oversight and interest in energy, environment Members of state legislature (and staff) on relevant committees and representative of Enbridge assets and interest.
• Coordinate with stakeholder engagement team on advocacy, outreach and relationships with local government officials Build and maintain strategic relationships with state and local organizations, entities, and their staff, Rep resent Enbridge at state and local industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other professional organizations in which Enbridge has interests.
• Coordinate advocacy and outreach to government officials internally across Enbridge Gas Ohio, within Enbridge Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability (PACS), and Enbridge law/regulatory teams. Develop trust and accountability across Enbridge's business units and functional teams.
• Work closely with Enbridge-contracted professional governmental consulting firms and individuals.
• Identify opportunities for corporate donations and sponsorships in support of Enbridge interests within region.
• Coordinate with U.S. state government affairs team, as well as other groups across Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS).
• Assure compliance with all applicable state lobbying registration and reporting requirements

Benefits

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
• 11 US Paid Holidays + 2 personal holidays per year
• Paid vacation - starting at 3 weeks per year
• Military Leave
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) savings plan with company contributions - 3 yr vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level