Vice President, Chief Government Relations Officer

Vice President, Chief Government Relations Officer

Otis is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to serve as Vice President, Chief Government Relations Officer. This critical, executive-level role will lead Otis' global government affairs strategy and be responsible for navigating complex policy landscapes, defining and executing Otis' legislative and regulatory strategy across local, state, national, and international jurisdictions. The VP will serve as the primary liaison between the company and key government stakeholders, ensuring Otis' interests are effectively represented and advocating for public policy that aligns with our business objectives and The Otis Absolutes : Safety, Ethics, and Quality.

This role reports to Otis' SVP & Chief Compliance Officer and will directly support the Chair, CEO & President and members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), as required. This person will be based in the United States, ideally in the Washington, DC or Farmington, Connecticut areas.

Key Accountabilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy that supports Otis' business priorities and growth objectives and advances Otis' policy priorities.
• Provide timely and strategic counsel to the Chair, CEO & President, the President of Otis U.S. & Canada, and other ELT members on policy developments and political trends impacting the business.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local government agencies, trade associations, and regulatory bodies to build relationships and influence. Support international initiatives as needed.
• Lead advocacy efforts on key issues including building and safety codes, infrastructure spending, modernization, digital innovation, trade, and workforce development.
• Oversee and ensure strict adherence to all U.S. federal and state lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws.
• Strategically manage the Otis Political Action Committee (PAC) activities.
• Select, retain, and manage external lobbyists, consultants, and trade associations, building and maintaining strong relationships with policymakers, and industry influencers.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate the impact of proposed and enacted U.S. public policy on Otis' operations and financial performance to internal business leaders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Business Units) to ensure consistent messaging and policy alignment.
• Represent Otis at industry forums, conferences, and public hearings.

Experience & Qualifications :

Salary & Benefits :

The salary range for this role is USD $260k - $290k. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual executive short-term Incentive plan and is eligible to receive equity awards under the Otis executive long-term incentive plan.

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits :

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people passengers, customers, and colleagues at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.