Public Policy Manager Italy (all genders) in Milano

Job detailsMarket DevelopmentMilanFull-time€40,000 EUR - €50,000 EURTHIS IS USDott is the European champion of shared micromobility. Created through the merger of operators TIER and Dott in March 2024, the company decided to move forward under the single app and brand Dott. With the mission of moving us closer, Dott facilitates easy urban travel, reduces pollution in cities, and decreases reliance on cars. Today, Dott deploys 200,000 shared vehicles in 400 cities and 20 countries across Europe and the Middle East. The 12 million users have generated over 500 million rides so far. The team is led by CEO Maxim Romain and Executive Chairman Henri Moissinac. For more information, visit ROLE AND YOUR IMPACT AT DOTTFull-time, permanent, and hybrid (3 days/week in the office).Location: Milano, or any city in Italy with the ability to travel.Availability to travel: mostly daily trips in Italy (3 -4 times a month).We believe in a future where cities are pollution-free and designed for people, not cars. By offering shared electric scooters and e-bikes as clean, convenient alternatives for short-distance travel, we're working to make that future real, city by city.We're looking for a Public Policy Manager to support our growth in Italy and strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders such as municipalities, institutions, and partners. This is a hybrid role: it combines high-level institutional relationship-building with hands-on, detail-oriented execution — from shaping public policy conversations to producing accurate, on-time contributions to tenders and reports. The ideal candidate is as comfortable building trust with a mayor's office as they are proofreading a document the night before a deadline.The Public Policy Manager will report to the Public Policy Director and can be based in Milan (preferred) or any Italian city, with availability to travel frequently across the country.What you’ll do:Identify and prioritise expansion opportunities in Italy, and build Dott’s positioning and knowledge base for eachContribute developing the local communities of users, increasing their engagement though dedicated commercial activities and offersSupport the users and the city satisfaction, working with local operations teams on concrete improvement plansContribute to building a lasting network of partnerships around Dott, in support of the wider team's goalsBuild and maintain trust-based relationships with municipalities and other external stakeholders, showing reliability and proactivity in every interactionCollaborate with local Administrations to strategically shape market regulations in line with best-in-class standardsRepresent Dott at public policy-related local eventsOrganise policy-relevant activitiesResearch and monitor the political and regulatory landscape in Italy, turning it into clear, actionable reporting for internal stakeholdersOwn Dott’s contribution to the tender application process end-to-end: defining Dott's strategic positioning, drafting accurate and timely local content, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks ahead of submission deadlinesYOU’LL FIT GREAT WITH THESE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSof3-5 years experience in public affairs/policy, project management, institutional relations, policy-related consulting, mobility consulting, or similar;A track record of taking full ownership of projects from start to finish, with problem-solving attitude and strong attention to detail;Experience in external relationships, negotiation and representation, ideally backed by an established network within city administrations, political parties, non-profit associations, or mobility-related public and private stakeholdersExcellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders without losing precisionStrong writing skills in Italian and English (correspondence, proposals, etc.);A degree in Law, Business, Political Science, International Relations, or similar (a Master's in public affairs or business development is a plus)Ability to stay calm under pressure, with sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsA proactive, hands-on attitude — comfortable both setting strategy and personally getting a document or a stakeholder list over the lineEvent management skills and a genuine passion for green mobilityAbility to work well in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment, across multiple teams simultaneouslyTHIS MAY INSPIRE YOUHybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from homeOur one-time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office setupOur annual learning development budget Our rides program with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e-scooters e-bikes ️ Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1-on-1 video counselling, self-guided development, and moreOur sabbatical program Our flexible hours and 1-month remote working option️ Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programsOur public holiday swap, with which you can switch two public holidays to another dayOur voluntary day off for charity work* Benefits may vary depending on country and positionWe actively encourage a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters each employee’s individuality at Dott. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application, regardless to your nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Come as you are and join our ride!In case you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please inform us, so we can ensure a smooth application process.If we could spark your interest and you want to change mobility for good with us, apply now and let us know why you’re the one for the job! We encourage everyone to apply and grow with us. Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. We are all learners!We are looking forward to your application!At Dott, we respect fundamental privacy rights. We process your personal data in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). 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