Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

Lime is seeking a Senior Policy Manager to join our Policy and Communications team. In this role, you will engage with government entities, city officials, and other public institutions to advance and expand our shared electric mobility services across France.

As a Senior Policy Manager, you’ll join a dynamic and diverse team united by a shared vision for sustainable urban mobility. You will represent this vision to elected officials across France while effectively communicating external political concerns and priorities back to Lime. In doing so, you’ll help align the needs of a fast-growing tech and mobility company with those of our partner cities and government stakeholders, contributing directly to the success of our mission.

You’ll take ownership of various projects and geographic areas across France, engaging in both external-facing activities and internal project management. This includes close collaboration with teams such as Product, Operations, Communications, and others.

Lime is a remote-first company. For many roles, we welcome applications from any location where we operate. For this position, proximity to Paris France due to the nature of the position.

What you'll do:

• Design and execute strategies targeting local political decision makers in order to develop our activity in new territories across France

• Manage a portfolio of existing French markets, in which you will design and execute campaigns to improve Lime’s political reputation and preserve a friendly regulatory environment

• Lead strategic relationships with city representatives, local authorities and third party stakeholders, regularly meeting with them to build trust and mutual interest, mitigate potential obstacles and convey the company's priorities and strategies

• Help local authorities, transport operators, local partners and other relevant institutions understand how Lime’s mobility solutions can work for their cities

• Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, product, marketing, and communications activities

• Write and own a variety of written submissions on behalf of the company, including Requests for proposals, newsletters and reports to political stakeholders.

• Monitor and identify political developments in France and upcoming challenges for our activity

About you:

• Fluent in French, English proficiency (spoken & written)

• 7+ years experience in public affairs, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment

• A deep understanding of French politics and Policy

• Existing transportation, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships in France

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to create and develop relationships with external third parties and experienced in producing various documents (requests for proposals, reports, etc.)

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work at a rapid startup space

• Self starter, able to work independently and as part of a team

• Creative thinker, able to imagine innovative strategies and campaigns

• Passion for sustainable mobility, urban planning, politics and leveraging tech innovation at the service of the general interest

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a public institution such as City Hall or Government.

• Degree in political science, public affairs, public relations or equivalent.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

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