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LATAM Government Relations Manager

The opportunity

You will join a regional Corporate Affairs team with a strong voice in Latin America.
In this role, you will shape how public policy and regulation evolve around the energy sector.
You will work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Your work will influence decisions that matter for sustainable infrastructure and energy systems.
This is a senior role with regional exposure and high strategic visibility.
You will grow your leadership scope and strengthen your impact across LATAM.
 

How you’ll make an impact

  • Lead regional government relations and public affairs strategies in LATAM.

  • Represent the company in high-level meetings with governments and regulators.

  • Monitor and analyze regulatory and policy developments across the region.

  • Develop position papers, briefings, and scenario analyses for leadership.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutions and industry associations.

  • Support strategic projects involving permits, incentives, and public consultations.

  • Ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

  • Provide guidance during sensitive or crisis situations involving authorities

  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
     

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Political Science, or related fields.

  • Minimum 9 years of experience in government relations or public affairs.

  • Proven experience working with regulators and public institutions in LATAM.

  • Experience in multinational or regulated industries such as energy or infrastructure.

  • Strong leadership experience across multiple countries.

  • Fluent English and Spanish.
     

More about this role

  • Regional scope across Latin America.

  • High exposure to senior leadership and external decision-makers.

  • Opportunity to influence public policy in the energy transition.

  • Strong collaboration with legal, communications, and business teams.

Location San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico
Job type Full time
Work arrangement Hybrid
Experience Experienced
Job function Communications & Corporate Affairs
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-05-05
Reference number R0120517

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. 

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. 

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.