Government Relations Manager | North America Job at Parkopedia in Atlanta
Parkopedia, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30383
Government RelationsManager at Arrive
Transform the future of Urban Mobility
Location: Atlanta, Georgia • Work Style: Hybrid (3 days per week) • Department: Public Affairs
About Arrive
We want cities built for people. Where movement is smooth, space is used wisely, and everyone can arrive at their destination without delays. As a leading global mobility platform present in over 90 countries and 20,000+ cities, Arrive empowers operators, decision-makers, and businesses to make smarter urban mobility choices.
Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to be the leading global urban mobility platform connecting technology, solutions, and decades of experience to make cities more livable.
Through brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile, and Parkopedia, we deliver smart payments, optimized parking solutions, data-driven traffic reduction, and support for reinvestment in public transport and green spaces. Because travel is more than a journey—it's about how you arrive.
The Role
As the Public Affairs Manager for North America, you will be instrumental in shaping urban mobility by developing and implementing government relations/public affairs strategies. This role involves influencing policy at the municipality level across cities in North America, strategically managing agencies, and empowering Arrive's North American teams to engage effectively with policymakers. You\'ll contribute to a global vision, collaborating with international colleagues to set the public affairs strategy in North America.
Your impact will be profound, as you translate Arrive's commitment to smarter urban mobility into tangible policy outcomes. By influencing decision-makers, promoting innovative solutions, and fostering business growth, you will directly contribute to advancing Arrive's mission to make cities more livable. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of change, ensuring policy translates into real-world benefits for communities worldwide.
What You'll Do
Develop and implement government affairs strategies that influence policies and introduce innovative solutions to improve urban living.
Dissect intricate policy details and evaluate their far-reaching implications, and have an appetite to learn the legislative and regulatory landscape.
Provide strategic management of government relations/public affairs agencies, overseeing and coordinating activities in North America, ensuring alignment with Arrive's business strategy and priority objectives.
Create conditions for North American teams to succeed in their engagement with policymakers, think tanks, third party organizations and opinion leaders.
Lead the strategy for public affairs in North America, and on occasion provide expertise and support to colleagues in other international markets.
What Success Looks Like
In 30 days:
Build a deep understanding of Arrive’s global mobility strategy, business priorities, and policy landscape in North America.
Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (communications, legal, product, sales teams).
Review key external stakeholders (government agencies, industry associations, city authorities, and third party partnerships)
Manage existing agencies and identify and onboard new agencies
In 90 days:
Develop and begin executing a public affairs engagement plan aligned with Arrive’s strategic priorities in North America.
Represent or support leadership to represent regulatory discussions
Secure meaningful dialogue with priority stakeholders (e.g., municipal leaders, policymakers, third party organizations) to advance Arrive’s mobility agenda in our priority cities
In 6 months:
Provide actionable policy insights and risk assessments to leadership, positioning Arrive as a trusted partner to cities and regulators.
Demonstrate measurable impact by shaping or influencing at least one policy or regulatory outcome favorable to Arrive’s business.
Position Arrive to policymakers as a thought leader in North American mobility policy through partnerships, sponsored events, and external advocacy.
Who You Are
We\'re looking for someone who embodies our values and is excited about transforming urban mobility:
Essential Experience
6-12 years of public affairs/government relations experience in a fast-paced tech, transport, smart cities initiative or digital payments environment
Working knowledge of the complexities of city hall
Strong network and hands-on experience engaging with municipal policymakers in North America, with a demonstrable ability to influence policy change, delivering global or North American strategies
Proven track record of successfully managing and leading lobbyists and agencies to develop and execute public affairs strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals.
Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, compelling narratives to both policy makers and business leaders
A self-starter with a strategic, intrapreneurial, mindset
Bonus Points
Previous policy change experience and demonstrated experience in a transportation nonprofit policy team, automotive policy team
Established thought leadership (e.g. speaking at industry events, publishing articles, or shaping public debates) in the mobility or urban policy space
Proven success in building public-private partnerships with cities, NGOs or industry coalitions
Multimarket perspective, with experience navigating global companies or working across international teams
Excellent verbal and written communication in a second language
Our Values in Action
We want to see how you live our values:
Arrive Curious
You naturally ask "why" and "what if?"
You listen actively and learn continuously
You're intrigued by complex urban mobility challenges
Arrive Focused
You align your priorities with company direction
You know when to go the extra mile and when "done" is enough
You can say no to distractions to maintain focus on what matters
Arrive Together
You thrive in diverse, international teams
You contribute your unique perspective while supporting others
You believe the best solutions come from collective effort
What We Offer
Impact & Growth
Global Reach: Work on solutions that touch 100+ million users annually across 90+ countries
Mission-Driven Work: Everything you do contributes to making cities more livable
Continuous Learning: Access to training, mentorship, and global best practices
Career Development: Clear growth paths in a rapidly expanding global company
Work Environment
International Team: Collaborate with 4,000+ diverse colleagues worldwide
Flexible Working: [Specific work arrangement details]
Modern Tools: Access to cutting-edge technology and platforms
Innovation Culture: Encouraged to experiment, learn, and drive change
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K Matching
Paid Parental Leave
Our Hiring Process
We\'ve designed our process to be transparent, respectful of your time, and focused on mutual fit. Please note, that the hiring team will personally review each resume to determine a fit:
30-minute introduction call to discuss Arrive and your experience
Predictive Index (PI) Test - A behavioral assessment measuring personality traits and behavioral styles for job suitability
Team Interviews [6 conversations + presentation]
Meet & greet with Culture team and Communications & PR Manager [30 minutes] - In-office + Head of External Affair [30 minutes, Remote interview]
External Public Affairs Consultant [30 minutes] - Remote interview
Amanda Powlesland, Director of Public Affairs [45 minutes, Remote] - Interview + presentation opportunity
External PR Consultant [30 minutes] - Remote conversation
Martin Sandström, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer [30 minutes] - Get to know each other over virtual coffee
Decision & Offer
Timeline: Approximately 6-8 weeks from application to decision. This process ensures we invest in employees\' long-term growth and well-being, fostering mutual success.
If you\'re excited by the idea of building a career in policymaking, we\'d love to hear from you.
Ready to Make Cities More Livable?
We\'ve signed up for an ambitious journey, and we want you to join us. If you\'re excited about the intersection of technology, urban planning, and human experience—and you\'re ready to help transform how the world moves—we\'d love to hear from you.