Director, Government Affairs

       Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America.  Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year.  With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate. 

       At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future.

       Vitro takes active steps to protect the environment and supports several initiatives that promote protection of the environment and reduction of energy consumption in the glass manufacturing process. Our products and technologies reduce energy consumption and emissions in buildings and vehicles, and we minimize the use of natural resources in manufacturing. Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.

       Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban®, Sungate® and Starphire Ultra-Clear® glasses.  Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless.

       With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products.  Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.

      To find out more, please visit our website: Vitro Architectural Glass | Vitro Architectural Glass vitroglazings.com 

Oversees all facets of Vitro’s Government Affairs, ensuring that Vitro products are well positioned with codes, regulations, and voluntary government programs.  Manages interpersonal relations and communications concerning government affairs between Vitro associates, appropriate government representatives and government affairs consultants and stakeholders to further Vitro’s position in the North American construction market.  Works directly with the Sustainability Director and Vitro Sustainability team to further Vitro sustainability efforts and develop input to regulations as well as provide guidance for internal direction.  Works directly with the Director, Technical Services to provide guidance for product development to meet codes and regulations and providing technical support and direction to strategic customers including product application and fabrication guidelines, enhancing Vitro’s reputation as a leader in providing value-added glazing solutions.  Should Vitro choose to establish a Political Action Committee, (PAC) for deeper political involvement, this position would be responsible for developing the PAC plan and implementing and managing the PAC.

The Director, Government Affairs directs these functions for the entire Architectural Business and works externally with suppliers, customers, regulators and stakeholder organizations as well as internally, with sales, marketing, innovation group, operations, engineering, corporate continuous improvement and EHS. 

• Create measurable value by Advancing regulation, legislation or national government level programs such as Energy Star for Windows Doors & Skylights that creates new or expanded opportunities for Vitro’s products, creates or maintains a competitive advantage for the company, or reduces costs.
• Working towards preventing regulation or legislation that increases Vitro’s costs or makes the company’s products less competitive or obsolete in the market.
• Using technical knowledge of Vitro’s customer base and the fenestration supply chain to provide input to codes and regulations to advance the interests of the entire fenestration industry.
• Identify and direct internal and external support in specific specialized areas including:
  • Governmental business development, (development consultants)
  • Governmental Sales, Direct business to secure government contracts, (ARG)
  • National codes and standards development/modification that impact Vitro products, (RALaw)
• Assists with the development and implementation of the Vitro Sustainability Roadmap in coordination with the Sustainability Team and policy.
  • Lead the development of policy to capitalize on and/or mitigate risks of increasing sustainability regulations such as the Buy Clean California Act, the Buy Clean Colorado Act, NYC LL97, Boston BEDRO, etc.
• Assists with the development and implementation of technical documentation, audit processes and customer process training to provide value to participants of Vitro Certified™ Network Programs, both commercial and residential. 
  • Audits may be performed among the NA borders and supporting international customers. 
  • Able to demonstrate glass performance to meet customer expectations for energy efficiency and aesthetics in the design of new buildings and renovation of existing buildings.
  • Able to support proper customer fabrication and application of Vitro glass in buildings.
  • Assists with government affairs support and recommendations, in the development of new products and services.
• Represent Vitro’s government affairs interests and provide professional direction to appropriate trade associations and external stakeholder organizations of the value add of Vitro products to advance Vitro’s interests.
• Provide appropriate communications to Vitro leadership of progress, opportunities and roadblocks.

Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years’ experience in government affairs, public affairs, and political communications processes.  Understanding of the glass construction industry and direct customer interaction experience is preferred.  Technical comprehension and representation experience with customers is preferred.  Travel is estimated at 20 to 40 percent. 

•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in creating and delivering presentations

•     Highly motivated, able to work independently and in a team environment

•     Strong analytical skills are a plus

•     Requires the ability to work under tight deadlines