Senior Public Policy Manager, Digital Media and Devices – European Union

工作内容

Embrace the challenge and accelerate your growth with Amazon’s International Public Policy and Government Affairs Team. The Senior Public Policy Manager, Digital and Devices Policy will join a growing and dynamic team, that works across Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Asia Pacific, in support of Amazon’s global consumer business. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers, both internal and external. The International Public Policy team works with a wide range of national, local, and supranational policymakers, industry organisations, non-governmental organisations and academia across numerous regulatory and policy issues spanning the consumer and commercial environment.

As Senior Public Policy Manager, Digital and Devices Policy (EU) you will be responsible for engaging and partnering with policymakers, regulators, academia and other non-governmental groups in the field, in support of our consumer-centric business model. You will do so at the highest levels of government, policy-making and economic regulation community to ensure Amazon can continue providing an innovative and consumer-centric experience. You will lead external advocacy efforts, outreach programmes, partnerships, and initiatives in support of these objectives. You must be able to manage and drive complex projects, and provide clear and confident guidance, including in situations of high ambiguity. You will need to demonstrate an astute understanding of the public policy and regulatory environment for policy and regulation. You will coordinate Amazon’s engagement with relevant industry associations and wider coalitions, as well as think tanks and policy-making organisations; and manage consultancy support.

You will be able to manage and drive complex projects, but are also able to operate respectfully and collaboratively within wider regional and international structures. The Senior Public Policy Manager will work closely with Amazon’s public policy, public relations, legal, and business functions to establish the public policy engagement and advocacy agenda and advise relevant business units on the regulatory agenda. You will be able to coordinate efficiently, effectively, and cross-functionally, across Amazon’s business, locally and globally, to develop, align and implement appropriate positioning and engagement strategies. Working closely with the International Public Policy central team in Seattle, the Senior Public Policy Manager will monitor and report on relevant legislative and regulatory activity, develop positioning and mitigation/engagement strategies, draft collateral, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.

The Senior Manager will be willing to travel internationally, based on business need.

The position is based in Brussels.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BSc required.
• At least 15 years of relevant public policy experience, e.g. within corporate public policy and government relations, in public administration, trade associations or non-governmental organizations.
• Possess a keen working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations, particularly as they relate to economic policy and regulation.
• Full written and spoken fluency in English.
  

Preferred Qualification

• Postgraduate in an area of study relevant to this role.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English is required, and a proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing is a must.
• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels.
• Possess and maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
• Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures, as well as working independently.
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Proven track record of problem solving, strategic and lateral thinking.
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.
• Demonstrated experience developing and improving operational processes to drive business efficiencies.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with business owners and technical partners.
• A track record of highest integrity and public policy success.
• A self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results. When the resources are not immediately at-hand, you enjoy reaching out to a wide array of internal and external resources to obtain, process, and operationalise information and strategy.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills. You can confidently use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation.
  

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.