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Starship Technologies is seeking a strategic and driven Government Affairs Manager to join our Public Affairs team and lead our public affairs strategy, policy, and regulatory work across the DACH region. Based in (or in proximity to) Berlin, you will be responsible for driving market entry strategy and expansion through expert-level public affairs and government relations. You will engage proactively with national and local governments, regulators, municipalities, and third-party stakeholders. You’ll help shape the future of autonomous mobility in the region by driving policy changes, identifying regulatory pathways, and ensuring alignment with local priorities around innovation, sustainability, and urban development.
Job Responsibility:
Leading DACH government relations strategy across all levels of government, acting as the primary point of contact for policymakers, regulators, and public institutions
Developing and executing the public affairs strategy for the region, with an initial focus on Germany
Driving national regulation and legislation in the area of self-driving logistics
Monitoring and analyzing national legislation, local ordinances, and emerging policy trends in all DACH markets relevant to autonomous delivery, robotics, mobility, data use, and sustainability
Working closely with State and municipal governments, and local partners to secure permits, pilot programmes, and long-term deployments
Building relationships with third-party stakeholders such as accessibility groups, NGOs, think tanks, universities, and industry allies to strengthen the company’s position
Supporting commercial growth by enabling scalable policy frameworks and removing regulatory barriers to operation
Representing the company in key forums, events, trade associations, and public consultations
Collaborating with internal teams to align public affairs activities with commercial priorities and deployment roadmaps
Advising leadership on political risk, reputation, and emerging opportunities in the region
Managing agency and external public affairs partnerships
Requirements:
At least 5 years of experience in public/government affairs, policy, or regulatory affairs
A strong understanding of political systems across the DACH region
Expert knowledge of German legislative and political processes, with hands-on experience engaging with German Ministries, government bodies, and politicians
Experience collaborating with states, local authorities, or municipalities
Excellent communication skills in both German and English
other languages are a plus
Ability to work independently across multiple jurisdictions, while building strong relationships and staying adaptable and collaborative in fast-changing or ambiguous environments
Willingness and ability to travel within Germany regularly, and across the region as needed
Nice to have:
Practical experience in Switzerland or Austria
A solid grasp of EU institutions and policymaking processes
Experience in a fast-paced technology, transport, logistics, or innovation-focused environment
Familiarity with policy areas like autonomous mobility, transport regulation, smart cities, or digital innovation
What we offer:
You’ll be empowered to develop strategy and own implementation across your markets
You’ll have the chance to shape the policy landscape for a category-defining technology and make a tangible impact on sustainable urban mobility
Opportunity to work on industry-leading self-driving delivery robot technology on a uniquely large scale, creating history and making things happen
You will collaborate with highly motivated people who are passionate about what we do
We are a fast-growing company with great opportunities to grow within the company
Your contribution will matter
You’ll have endless opportunities to learn from our inspirational, talented team members across the globe
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