This is a fixed term contract role for 8 months.
The Policy Manager will join an experienced, dynamic team and be able to enhance AWS’s advocacy before policymakers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.
The AWS Public Policy EMEA team works with a wide range of national, local, and supranational policymakers, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations across the digital policy space, including data governance, data protection, cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
The Policy Manager will contribute to AWS's policy advocacy efforts on digital policy issues including on artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and cloud across EMEA, working in close coordination with the Global Public Policy team. They will build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers at national and EU levels, industry organizations, academia, and civil society, leveraging external consultancies and industry association memberships.
Key job responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of EU Affairs for AWS Public Policy, the Policy Manager will:
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies aligned with public policy priorities on behalf of AWS and our customers in EMEA, with a focus on artificial intelligence and intellectual property
- Assess, anticipate, and timely report on public policy matters within their portfolio
- Oversee external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives, while facilitating and staffing meetings between AWS executives and key policy stakeholders
- Work collaboratively and transparently with multiple AWS and Amazon teams
