Join our TeamAbout this opportunity:The Director of Government and Policy Advocacy CU Iberia and GCU Telefónica will join a strengthened and dynamic Government and Policy Advocacy (GPA) team focused on enhancing Ericsson's insight, access, and influence with policymakers.
Our policy issues are focused on our business interests – wide-ranging, critical to customers, and at the heart of progress for society.
We strive to influence policy early in its development and seed new policy ideas that may be required to support our company's strategy and business objectives.
Reporting to the Regional Head, Government and Policy Advocacy, Europe / Middle East / Africa,you will develop and execute strategic government advocacy on Ericsson's policy priorities and positions on a broad range of technology issues to support our business.What you will do:The Director of Government and Policy Advocacy CU Iberia and GCU Telefónica will be responsible for:Formulating and leading advocacy objectives on Ericsson business and policy priorities with government stakeholders.Preparing verbal and written internal briefing materials for local, regional and global Ericsson executives.Assessing and anticipating key market developments and public policy matters, and overseeing and coordinating external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives.Distilling and effectively communicating the significance of policy change on Ericsson's business.Effectively representing Ericsson's interests in industry associations where Ericsson is a member.The skills you bring:Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to comfortably interact at corporate and political levels.
Ability to deliver factual, relevant talking points and other messaging and persuasively deliver messaging to relevant audiences.
Experience in successfully managing multiple projects across cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organisation.
Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, including sensitivity to compliance risks related to interactions with government officials.
Experience in identifying and understanding key technology issues in legislative and regulatory proposals, the business implications, and the ability to synthesize policy and advocacy documents for internal and external customers.
Ability to think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast potential scenarios and prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend the best course of action.
Experience working within government, companies, or trade associations on public policy issues.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
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