Senior Policy Manager, Urban Solutions

Job Title : Senior Policy Manager – Government Affairs & Public Policy
Client Title: Senior Policy Manager, Urban Solutions
Location: Hybrid at NY, NY 10001
Contract Duration:  1 year (10/05/2026 - 10/03/2027)
Pay Rate: $75-$85/hr on W2
 
Urban Solutions team offers station-based micromobility solutions that riders love in over 55 cities across 16 countries globally. People are at the heart of everything we do, whether it's TEAM team members, our municipal and operational partners, or the communities we serve. To create the best transportation in the world, we start with our own team by creating an open, incTeamive and diverse organization.
 
Team's External Affairs – composed of Public Policy, Marketing and Communications – plays an important brand management and leadership role for the organization, acting as the voice of TEAM and as a trusted company representative to customers and other partners.
Team is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Policy team, based in New York City. S/he will be an instrumental member of the Client's team in charting strategic growth opportunities, developing new local partnerships, and interfacing directly with state and city leaders, with a focus on the growth and success of the Citi Bike program. The Senior Manager, who reports into Urban Solutions; Director of Policy, will be dealing with regulatory and government issues as a pivotal part of Client's mission to eliminate private car ownership and foster public policies that reclaim streets for people. Come join the exciting ride!
 
Responsibilities:

• Represent client's in all interactions with elected, government officials and staff via face-to-face meeting, events and remote lobbying.
• Attend high profile events with key elected or appointed leaders in person.
• Create and execute the public policy and advocacy strategies to improve the regulatory environment for Citi Bike.
• Track legislation relevant to Client's at municipal, county and state levels by engaging elected officials directly at City Halls and State Houses
• Work cross-functionally with Client's senior management on developing public policy priorities that advance operations and business interests
• Work closely with legal, compliance, marketing, communications, and operations teams on developing market strategy
• Lead or co-lead one to two internal policy workstreams with a national scope.
• Manage a team of top-notch external policy consultants to schedule face-to-face meetings with elected officials, track legislation and carry out lobbying campaigns in service of business priorities
• Develop and advocate for policies that support the growth of biking and walking, transit and new mobility options by nurturing relationships with elected officials and non-profit leaders, attending in-person events to represent the business when local leaders are present and leading advocacy campaigns.

• 5+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, campaigns, and/or business development.
• Strong existing transportation, government, and advocacy relationships.
• Proven entrepreneurial and scrappy spirit
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding (and sometimes unstructured) environment. You can prioritize and execute while maintaining long-term strategic focus.
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate
• You love the art of a deal and are a "closer”
• Natural connector and relationship builder
• A love of travel (lots of travel, often last-minute)
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) - you know how to tell a good story and advocate your position
• Passion for transportation, public transit, urban planning, politics, and sustainability