International Strategy Director Position Overview
Transnova Group Inc. is seeking a highly accomplished and globally experienced International Strategy Director to lead the company's international growth, government relations, and strategic engagement initiatives. This executive-level position will be responsible for advancing Transnova's global presence, developing high-level partnerships, supporting international business development, and fostering relationships with government agencies, diplomatic missions, development institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive international travel experience, a strong understanding of global business environments, and proven expertise in government relations, international negotiations, and cross-border partnership development. This individual will serve as a key representative of Transnova Group in engagements with public and private sector leaders worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute corporation's international strategy to support growth across agriculture, technology, infrastructure, project financing, trade, and sustainable development sectors.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, ministries, regulatory agencies, diplomatic missions, and international organizations.
- Represent Transnova Group at international conferences, trade missions, investment forums, diplomatic engagements, and high-level stakeholder meetings.
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships that support the company's business objectives and international expansion plans.
- Provide geopolitical, economic, and regulatory intelligence to guide executive decision-making.
- Facilitate government engagement and stakeholder alignment for projects requiring public-sector cooperation and approvals.
- Support business development efforts by creating opportunities with governments, investors, development agencies, and multinational organizations.
- Lead market entry assessments and international expansion initiatives in emerging and established markets.
- Coordinate with executive leadership on international negotiations, strategic alliances, and partnership agreements.
- Promote Transnova Group's corporate interests while maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers globally.
- Advise leadership on international trends, policy developments, and opportunities that may impact the company's strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in international affairs, government relations, diplomacy, international business development, or strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, diplomatic missions, international organizations, or multinational corporations.
- Extensive international travel experience with a strong understanding of cross-cultural business environments.
- Established network of government, diplomatic, development, or business contacts is considered a significant asset.
- Proven ability to engage senior government officials, policymakers, investors, and business leaders.
- Strong understanding of international trade, investment promotion, and economic development.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally in high-level domestic and international engagements.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working across Africa, North America, Europe, the Middle East, or other emerging markets.
- Knowledge of international project financing, development finance, or public-private partnerships.
- Multilingual capabilities are an asset.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, agriculture, technology, or economic development initiatives.
Position Impact
This position will play a critical role in expanding the company's global influence, strengthening relationships with governments and strategic partners, and creating opportunities that advance the company's mission of connecting investment, innovation, and sustainable development across international markets.
Pay: $82,112.33-$230,806.91 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
