External Engagement Manager, AWS Public Policy EMEA
DESCRIPTION
Join AWS dynamic Public Policy team working across Europe, the Middle-East and Africa (EMEA). Our policy scope is broad, forward-thinking, and consistently focused on customer benefit. We are at the forefront of helping customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing and AI by promoting innovation-friendly policies. We are looking for a talented, innovative, and motivated public policy professional to drive AWS's external engagements and multi-stakeholder initiatives, in alignment with business priorities and public policy goals.
Reporting to the Director of European Affairs, the successful candidate will orchestrate strategic policy initiatives through close collaboration with EMEA and global public policy and business teams. The role demands a deep understanding of both the evolving policy landscape and our customers' priorities, strategic planning with hands-on execution, as well as expertise in developing comprehensive engagement frameworks to deliver measurable policy outcomes across multiple countries.
Key job responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with policy makers to ensure alignment between core business priorities and public policy goals
• Build strategies to deepen relationships and partnership with external industry and policy stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives, working closely alongside colleagues in EMEA and globally
• Facilitate high-level engagements between AWS executives and key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with AWS business units and public policy and PR teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals
• Drive strategic initiatives and manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in relevant field preferred (e.g., Political Science, Law, Economics, Public Policy)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in public policy, government relations, or external affairs within corporate organizations, industry associations, or consultancies
• Strong track record of building and managing stakeholder coalitions
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving strategic initiatives to completion
• Full professional fluency in English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in technology sector policy and regulatory affairs
• Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups and cultures across an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive consensus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage effectively at senior levels
• Strong project management capabilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent judgment, political acumen, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in additional EU languages (particularly German, French, or Spanish)
• Experience in producing policy positions and managing external communications campaigns
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