Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Mission
Define and implement FORVIA’s public affairs strategy in France to promote the Group’s interests with institutional, regulatory and political stakeholders. Represent FORVIA before public authorities, industry associations and the broader industrial ecosystem, while supporting the Group’s strategic priorities related to competitiveness, innovation, energy transition, industrial sovereignty and European industrial policy.
Key Responsibilities

Government and Institutional Affairs

Develop and maintain high-level relationships with ministries, government administrations, members of parliament, French public authorities and other key public institutions.
Represent FORVIA in interactions with policymakers and contribute to the Group’s positioning on priority regulatory and industrial matters.
Prepare and coordinate institutional meetings, site visits, parliamentary hearings and engagements with public stakeholders.

Regulatory Monitoring and Advocacy

Monitor French and European regulatory developments that may impact the Group’s activities.
Prepare impact assessments, position papers, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management.
Contribute to advocacy initiatives related to industrial policy, competitiveness, decarbonization, industrial sovereignty and public support mechanisms.

Industry Association Management

Lead relationships with industry associations relevant to FORVIA, including the French Automotive Platform (PFA) and related organizations.
Coordinate the Group’s participation in industry working groups and collective sector initiatives.
Advocate FORVIA’s positions in discussions relating to the automotive industry and European policies.

Strategic Business Support

Support strategic Group projects requiring institutional or regulatory engagement.
Advise Business, Communications, Investor Relations and Executive Management teams on public affairs matters.
Contribute to the development of FORVIA’s institutional narrative and stakeholder engagement strategy.

External Representation

Enhance FORVIA’s visibility and institutional credibility across public, industrial and academic ecosystems.
Represent the Group at conferences, industry events, think tanks and public policy forums.
Build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders and influencers in support of the Group’s strategic objectives.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Strong expertise with at least 7 years of experience in public affairs and in French and European institutional environments.
• Excellent understanding of industrial policy, regulatory frameworks, and competitiveness issues.
• Proven ability to develop and implement advocacy, stakeholder engagement and institutional representation strategies.
• Outstanding drafting, communication and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in international and matrix organisations.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.