Infra Public Policy Manager, Aws Public Policy Team Job in Amazon

Infra Public Policy Manager, Aws Public Policy Team

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Job Summary

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast-paced technology company and a leader in the Cloud technology. We are currently expanding our public policy infrastructure team within Amazon Internet Services Pvt. Ltd (AISPL) and looking for a passionate government relations and public policy professional to help engage key Government of India policymakers, regulators and external stakeholders on design and supply issues that are critical for AWS Infrastructure build and operations in India. The ideal candidate should have high professional integrity, a proven track-record in government relations and public affairs with large global manufacturing or services organizations, and hands-on experience of providing on policy, and public affairs support to large infrastructure projects in states in India. The role requires good understanding of Government of India s policy landscape, and experience of working extensively with external policy stakeholders to help support and navigate the design and supply policy to help execute infrastructure projects.


Key job responsibilities
Develop deep relations with the Government of India, lead and implement public affairs and policy strategies for the AWS infrastructure business.
Provide government relations and public affairs support for the AWS infrastructure team to ensure smooth operations.
Advance the company s policy positions on infrastructure directly with governments, as well as through in-state industry associations.
Work collaboratively and transparently with the infrastructure team to ensure alignment between design and supply related policy goals and business objectives.
Assess and communicate potential regulatory and policy threats, develop mitigation strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives.
Facilitate meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, industry associations to promote advocacy positions.
Participate and contribute to appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations, and ensure appropriate utilization of judgment and integrity in employing external consultants.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience working with government stakeholders, policy think tanks, representing a large manufacturing or services company or association before national and local policymakers.
Bachelor s degree is required in a relevant discipline, preferably law.
Fluent written and spoken English and Hindi.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in design and supply related advocacy is preferred.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, demonstrate high integrity, be enthusiastic about data center technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Previous work experience engaging and/or executing advocacies for large investment projects with central or state governments.
A good track record of achieving meaningful changes to regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
Excellent understanding of political landscape of India at a national, state and local level.
Ability to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends at both the national and state government level, that may impact the AWS infrastructure.
Ability to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and comfortably with senior government officials.
Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment, decision-making skills, and political acumen, with the ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others as required.
Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization (especially functions such as legal, security, infrastructure, energy, and PR), as well as across cultures. Ability to work independently as required.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with external stakeholders.
Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands on your time.

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Qualification :
Bachelors degree is required in a relevant discipline, preferably law.
Experience Required :

Minimum 5 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires