Public Policy Manager, Data Policy

BA/BSc - At least 10 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. - experience working on data protection and related data policy. - Full written and spoken fluency in English.
As Public Policy Manager, Data Policy (EU) you will be responsible for engaging and partnering with policymakers, regulators, academia and other non-governmental groups in the field of data policy, 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 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 Public Policy Manager will be willing to travel internationally, based on business need. The position is based in Brussels.
- Postgraduate in an area of study relevant to this role.
- 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, particularly as it relates to data protection, 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.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills.