Senior Government Affairs Manager

Company: Amrize
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join Amrize as a Senior Government Affairs Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Amrize is seeking a professional to lead our government affairs strategy in support of market access, risk mitigation, and business growth. This role will build a disciplined, high-impact Government Affairs program aligning internal leadership, optimizing trade association investments, and delivering measurable policy wins across priority issues, including building codes, roofing policy, energy efficiency, packaging EPR, and resilience-focused incentives. \n This is a high-visibility role requiring strategic leadership, strong executive presence, and hands-on execution. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH \n \n Lead government affairs strategy across federal and state priorities, translating policy into business outcomes. \n Optimize trade association engagement driving discipline, alignment, and ROI. \n Drive key state campaigns, including market access issues affecting roofing and coatings, packaging EPR exposure, and state/local building code engagement. \n Establish policy positions on emerging issues (e.g., cool roof mandates) and ensure consistent external messaging. \n Manage external partners, including trade associations, coalitions, and state lobbying firms to deliver results. \n Build executive alignment through clear reporting, measurable progress, and a strong internal control system. \n Coordinate with company functions to align advocacy with broader Amrize priorities and compliance standards. \n Other responsibilities as assigned. \n Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. \n \n Priority Issues You'll Own \n \n Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (state-by-state compliance and advocacy) \n Roofing coatings and mandates market access and insurance-related policy dynamics \n State/local building codes strategy and engagement \n Roofing-related mandates and standards, including energy efficiency changes impacting roofing, coatings, insulation, wallboard, and other building materials. \n Select federal initiatives aligned to resilience, weatherization, and building performance \n \n What Success Looks Like \n \n A clear, business-aligned advocacy roadmap with measurable wins \n Improved discipline and effectiveness across trade association spend \n Proactive mitigation of policy risk and faster response to emerging threats \n Stronger executive buy-in and visible impact on company priorities \n \n WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR \n Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree Field of Study Preferred: Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Economics, or related field. Required Work Experience: \n \n 10 years in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or regulatory strategy \n Proven success driving state legislative and regulatory outcomes \n Experience managing trade associations, coalitions, and external lobbyists/consultants \n Strong ability to influence senior leaders and operate cross-functionally \n Excellent judgment, integrity, and compliance mindset \n \n Preferred Experience: \n \n Experience in building materials, building envelope, roofing, insulation, coatings, or construction products \n Familiarity with building codes, product standards, and market access issues \n Experience with packaging/EPR policy and multi-state compliance landscapes \n \n Travel Requirements: 25-40% Additional Requirements: \n \n Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test. \n \n WHAT WE OFFER \n \n Competitive salary \n Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings \n Employee Stock Purchase Plan \n Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance \n Holistic Health & Well-being programs \n Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care \n Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts \n Paid time off & paid holidays \n Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) \n Educational Assistance Program \n Dress for your day \n BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition! Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting- accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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