Public Policy Manager, Sin

Minimum of 6 years of experience representing a large company or association before national and local policymakers.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
- Fluent written and spoken English.

Job summary
Would you like to be part of a public policy team that is driving the adoption of cloud computing in Southeast Asia? The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Policy team is at the forefront of helping customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing by removing regulatory and political blockers to cloud adoption. We do this by working with governments as they develop and revise policies related to the digital economy, including cloud first policies, data protection regulations, outsourcing guidelines, cyber security policies, tax policy, and over the top regulations.

**Key areas of responsibilities include**:

- Develop, lead and implement government affairs and policy strategies for AWS to help facilitate an enabling environment for cloud adoption in Singapore.
- Advance the company's policy positions directly and through industry associations to enable a transparent and technology-friendly regulatory environment for cloud computing in emerging industries in Singapore.
- Assess and communicate potential regulatory threats and government sector business opportunities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives.
- Coordinate with business and functional teams and liaise with the government to support AWS’ business and operations in Singapore.
- Facilitate meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, industry associations and alliance partners to promote advocacy positions.
- Raise awareness among government officials, policymakers and regulators on the cloud value proposition in regulated industries, such as but not limited to health, energy, telecommunications, and the financial services sector.
- Seek collaboration with government and public affairs stakeholders on skills development activities.
- Participate and contribute to appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS.
- Able to manage external consultants with appropriate judgment and integrity.
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations.
- Previous work experience in the technology industry.
- Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to regulatory environment through public policy advocacy, and demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others.
- Excellent understanding of IT issues in Singapore, including cloud computing, cyber security, data protection, over-the-top policy, and e-commerce; and/or track-record of engaging with IT ministry, financial services regulators and other policy makers.
- Excellent understanding of political landscape in Singapore and global political and regulatory trends that may impact the AWS business.
- Ability to dive deep on regulations by understanding how legislative and regulatory proposals may impact the AWS business, and synthesise policy documents for internal and external customers;
- Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively interact at highest corporate and political levels.
- Exceptional written communications (English); ability to convince stakeholders about merit of a public policy strategy through written communications.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with an excellent professional reputation in the industry.
- Effective research skills, including ability to find new sources of information (e.g. data points) to support policy positions.
- Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritise and manage competing demands on your time.