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Senior Director Government Relations at The Home Depot | LAYIQ

30% Strategic Enterprise Policy Management - Formulate and direct proactive, high-impact government relations strategies across enterprise-critical policy portfolios (including e-commerce, data privacy/security, corporate tax, international trade, supply chain/global sourcing, and labor). Assign legislative portfolios and delegate strategic priorities across internal lobbying teams and external consulting firms to ensure company objectives are effectively advanced. Manage external consultants and ensure they represent the company to elected officials. Management of relationships with all trade associations including directing them to engage on behalf of the company.
20% Department Budgeting & PAC Governance - Financial & Resource Oversight: Develop, manage, and optimize the government relations department operating budget, ensuring efficient capital allocation across internal operations, external counsel, and advocacy campaigns. Political Action Committee (PAC): Direct the financial governance, strategic disbursement, fundraising initiatives, and compliance of The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) in alignment with corporate goals and legal standards.
25% Legislative Advocacy & Direct Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a senior representative of The Home Depot to Members of Congress, Administration/White House leadership, federal regulatory agencies, and industry trade associations. Facilitate and moderate high-level engagements between C-suite executives, Board members, and key government leaders.
10% Senior Leadership Reporting & Political Intelligence - Provide real-time strategic counsel and executive briefings to Senior Leadership and relevant business units on regulatory trends, legislative risks, and political shifts impacting the enterprise.
15% Team Leadership & Development - Lead, develop, and coach an experienced team of government relations professionals. Establish clear priorities, build team capabilities, and foster an environment that drives engagement, accountability, and professional growth. Attract and retain top talent consistent with The Home Depot's values and culture of doing the right thing.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This Position typically reports to Vice President, Government Relations and External Communications
Direct management of 4-6 professional direct reports and oversight of external retained lobbying firms and consultants
Travel Requirements : Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Frequent travel within Washington, D.C. and to key federal, state, and local government meetings, industry conferences, and company locations.
Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

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