Public Policy Manager - Central and Eastern Europe (12 months contract), AWS EMEA Public Policy

Would you like to be part of a public policy team that is driving the adoption of cloud computing across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, AI, storage, content delivery, database services and more. The AWS Public Policy team is at the forefront of helping customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing by addressing regulatory and political blockers to cloud adoption. Please note this is a contract for 12 months.

Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations to support AWS’ policy objectives at an international, national and regional level. You will also lead AWS participation in key business associations and coalitions that are critical to advancing the adoption of the cloud in CEE countries and help develop policy positions and consultation responses. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s business, and interface directly with the business units in the region, EU and globally. While presence and travel in the CEE countries is expected, this government affairs and policy position will be based in Warsaw.

A day in the life
This position reports to Principal Public Policy for CEE, as part of the AWS Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy team, and includes the following responsibilities:

• Lead and execute government affairs and advocacy programs across CEE.
• Serve as an ambassador and central point of contact for AWS with government officials and policymakers.
• Represent key positions to the governments to enable a transparent and technology friendly regulatory environment for the adoption of the cloud
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks arising from regulatory developments across the region.
• Develop policy positions, collateral and talking points, while coordinating external advocacy efforts and outreach campaigns in line with AWS business objectives.
• Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, industry associations and partners to promote the company’s policy positions.
• Craft and contribute to policy submissions and engage in consultations with relevant regulators.
• Drive strategic third-party engagement through industry associations/coalitions, and leverage outside consultants when appropriate.


About the team
The AWS Public Policy team is at the forefront of helping customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing by addressing regulatory and political blockers to cloud adoption. Basic Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of experience representing a large company or association, preferably within a regulated sector, before national and local policymakers, including significant experience running public policy advocacy campaigns.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.). An advanced degree is preferred.
• Must have fluent written and spoken English and Polish.




Preferred Qualifications: • Proficiency in other CEE languages is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of and background in digital policy, with a focus on AI, public procurement, security, privacy, and regulated industries, among others.
• Highly-effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels.
• Ability to maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
• Self-starter with a 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.
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.
• A passion for technology and an interest in growing a successful career in a Public Policy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.


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