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Public Policy Manager, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Meta
Full-time
On-site
Berlin, Germany
Manager
We’re hiring a Public Policy Manager (DACH) to shape and execute Meta’s policy strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, working on AI, wearables, privacy/data protection, competition, and technology regulation more broadly. You’ll work with a team of 4 highly motivated colleagues, proactively shape the policy environment, engage policymakers and regulators, build coalitions, and advise internal teams so our products and policy positions reflect the evolving regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute policy and regulatory strategies to proactively shape the policy environment for technologies like AI in the DACH region and Europe
  • Monitor policy developments and legislation affecting Meta in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • Brief internal stakeholders as well as suggest strategic approach to policy challenges
  • Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and elected members of parliament, regulatory authorities, media and public forums to advance our policy position
  • Draft and align policy positions together with other teams at Meta such as legal, functional policy and product teams
  • Help build coalitions with other organizations such as trade organizations, associations and companies to advance policy goals of Meta - in particular with regard to simplification of EU regulation
  • Deliver external communications (speeches, panels, consultations) and support proactive engagement plans
  • Advise Meta teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies


Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant policy and regulatory issues
  • Full professional fluency in German and English to allow efficient communication with external and internal stakeholders
  • Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials
  • Demonstrated experience grasping complex technical and policy issues
  • Demonstrated high interest in technology policy and innovation
  • Proven experience to work with cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines
  • Experience of working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities
  • A track record of delivering highly impactful position papers, articles, speeches, and presentations on relevant topics
  • Experience to translate between the specialist languages of technology and politics
  • Experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, and analysis and other public policy work
  • Willingness to travel (mainly Vienna, Brussels, London, Bern)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in government or with government institutions
  • Experience in working with policymakers in Austria and Switzerland
  • Having work experience in German industry (e.g., telecoms, manufacturing, automotive, publishers)