DESCRIPTION

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.