Senior Policy Project Manager - Global HQ (They/She/He)

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

Glovo is seeking an experienced, versatile, and strategic Lead, Public Policy & Government Affairs to join our dynamic and international team in Barcelona. This permanent role is designed for a professional with deep expertise in policy and government relations who can seamlessly adapt to various high-priority functions within the team.

You will join the team at a pivotal moment for the sector and you will play a role in shaping the future regulatory landscape. This is your chance to lead high-stakes global initiatives, drive real-world impact across diverse international markets, and influence the debate on the future of work and digital platforms.

Reporting to the Global Director, Public Policy & Government Affairs, you will be a pivotal player in protecting and enhancing Glovo's operating environment and reputation across our international markets.

THE JOURNEY

Specific responsibilities will evolve and will be drawn from the core strategic and operational functions of the Government Relations team. 

• Global Policy & Risk Management: Oversee policy risk assessments and quality assure Government Relations strategies across Glovo’s countries internationally. 
• Support with Domain Expertise: Contribute to the development of Glovo's global policy positions and advocacy strategies on critical cross-cutting issues like platform regulation, digital services, data governance, and competition. Share best practices and provide a sounding board to country Government Relations managers.

• Project Management: Take strategic ownership of a portfolio of key cross-functional GR projects, such as the global coordination of a government outreach event or coordinating advocacy around the transposition of an EU Directive.
• Process Enhancement: Manage and refine existing project and knowledge management processes (documentation, tools, templates) within the GR function to improve efficiency and consistency across global projects.
• Global Affairs Integration: Lead specific initiatives bridging GR with other corporate functions (e.g. Communications, Impact & Sustainability, Legal) to ensure seamless external advocacy and reputation management.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication channels with all project stakeholders, providing regular, detailed progress updates and preparing project performance reports for senior management.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Experience: Approximately 6-8 years of professional experience in Government Relations, Public Policy, Strategic Project Management, or a related field, preferably with exposure to an international environment.
• Skills Balance: Proven track record of managing complex projects alongside demonstrable ability to conduct policy research and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Policy Acumen: Good foundational understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, particularly those relevant to the technology or gig economy sectors.
• Project Management: Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Monday.com) is essential.
• Organizational Mastery: Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail, with proven ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Language: Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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