Director of Apac Government Affairs and Public

Job Requisition ID #
- 22WD66156

Position Overview

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. Our technology spans architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small.

The Autodesk Government Affairs & Public Policy team works with governments and industry in key markets for our business to promote policies that support digital design and construction of buildings and public infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and visual effects production for media and entertainment.

The APJ Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, based in Singapore, is responsible for leading the company’s government affairs and public policy strategy and advocacy in priority markets in the APJ region including China, ANZ, ASEAN, and India. This position will advance Autodesk’s policy goals and values before the region’s government officials, establish relationships with such officials, participate in major associations and organizations related to policy and advocacy, provide leadership on policy issues affecting the business, and contribute to and support the company’s strategy regarding its public sector sales business. Among the relevant policy issues are matters involving building and infrastructure design and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), data privacy, software licensing, sustainability, water management, advanced manufacturing, government procurement, and economic development.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute Government Affairs strategies and programs in the APJ region on relevant policy issues and through consultation and coordination with company stakeholders to establish consensus on APJ policy priorities
- Work with Government Affairs, Legal and business management teams to understand Autodesk business goals and strategies and identify key public policy developments and opportunities that affect the company
- Act as the company’s lead representative with government entities, including multi-lateral organizations, to enhance Autodesk’s reputation and establish relationships with key government officials in target markets, and manage company communications and interactions with such officials
- Monitor and analyze political and legislative developments in priority countries and assess the possible impact on Autodesk’s business and reputation, providing insight and counsel in key business planning decisions
- Support Autodesk license compliance programs and advise group about effective and appropriate Government Affairs strategies
- Identify and manage government affairs consultants in the region and/or specific markets to achieve high impact public policy objectives
- Lead, manage and engage with regional and specific country industry associations, coalitions, and other third-party organizations and foster strong relationships with like-minded companies to strengthen support for Autodesk’s objectives
- Write policy and issue briefings for internal and external communications
- Provide government affairs support in relation to sales opportunities
- Support compliance with all applicable laws and Autodesk policies, including laws and policies relating to anti
- corruption, political law, and other provisions

Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in a discipline related to public policy, law or public administration is preferred
- 10+ years of working experience in APJ government positions, US government positions focused on APJ, and/ or government affairs or a related function in the region for a private
- sector company or association in the software or technology industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage public policy issues, navigate government structures, and advocate effectively before government officials in APJ
- Strong business acumen
- Capable of working in a highly matrixed environment, with a broad range of professionals in different geographies
- Self-starter with a history of working independently
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills
- Excellent listening, writing, and speaking skills

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