Manager, EU Government Relations (Digital Infrastructure)

Location: Remote, based in Brussels, Belgium

Company

hirify.global provides software and digital twin solutions for designing, building, and operating resilient infrastructure across transportation, water, energy, cities, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Represent Bentley in EU and national policy debates concerning digitalization of infrastructure, with a primary focus on energy infrastructure.
• Monitor horizontal policy topics including AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, public procurement, and personal and non-personal data.
• Lead government relations advocacy in a key EU market and execute public policy projects with guidance from the Senior Director.
• Coordinate meetings with policymakers and internal and external stakeholders to achieve advocacy goals.
• Represent Bentley in trade and industry associations and events.
• Prepare presentations, one-pagers, and substantive policy papers, and advise Sales, Legal, and Communications colleagues on EU policy matters.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of government relations experience in Brussels, an EU public institution, industry group, or consultancy.
• Experience engaging EU policymakers and executing public policy projects.
• Excellent knowledge of EU political and legislative processes and an established stakeholder network in Brussels and/or at national level.
• Understanding of digital policy, especially digitalization of energy infrastructure, and basic knowledge of EU infrastructure funding programs.
• Master’s degree in law, public policy, political science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent English and at least one additional EU language required; 10–15% travel required.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote position based in Brussels, Belgium.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive culture focused on belonging and colleague wellbeing.
• Opportunity to contribute to more sustainable, connected, and resilient infrastructure.
• Work within a world-leading infrastructure software company.