Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Would you like to be part of a public policy team that is driving the adoption of cloud computing across the Benelux countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg)? AWS is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing 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.

Key job responsibilities

The Head of Public Policy, Benelux, will join a dynamic AWS Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Public Policy team and will enhance Amazon’s advocacy on cloud adoption and AI issues. The successful candidate will represent AWS before government stakeholders, policymakers and multilateral institutions. They will also help develop policy positions, while managing regulatory outreach programs, consultation responses and engagement with industry associations.

This Amsterdam-based position reports to the Director for AWS Public Policy, Europe North, and includes the following responsibilities:

• Lead and execute government affairs and advocacy programs across the Benelux. Serve as an ambassador and central point of contact for AWS with government officials and policymakers.
• 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have fluent written and spoken English and Dutch.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures as well as working independently.
• Strong knowledge of and background in digital policy, with a focus on AI, public procurement, security, privacy, and regulated industries, among others.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.

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