Senior Manager, Public Affairs and Policy

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

We are a forward-looking team shaping the future of technology and society in Southeast Asia. Grab's Public Affairs team works closely with governments to support national policy agendas, cultivate constructive public policy discussions, and drive initiatives that harness technology's potential to create positive impact across the region.

Get to Know the Role

• Your role will help support Grab Malaysia’s advocacy and engagement strategy, shaping policies that positively impact society and grow Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem.
• You will report into the Director, Public Affairs and Policy and be based in Petaling Jaya, working onsite.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will execute Grab Malaysia's public affairs advocacy and engagement strategy.
• You will build policy positions on topics such as transport, deliveries, gig economy, and e-commerce.
• You will establish and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• You will advise Grab's leadership on complex public policy and regulatory matters.
• You will lead and manage a high-performing team.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, communications, marketing) to plan and implement projects.
• You will work with product, legal, business, and other teams to evaluate our products and features.
• You will represent Grab at main government meetings and events to achieve strategic goals.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• You have 10+ years in public/government affairs, public policy, strategic advisory, or partnership roles in Malaysia, within a multinational or government setting.
• You have a understanding of Malaysia's political system and tech-related policy issues.
• You have experience in team management, strategy development, and project execution.
• You have the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You have a passion for making a positive impact on the community.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.