Senior Manager Public Policy, India Public Policy : Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You’ll also hear us say that at Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.”​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

DESCRIPTION
Senior Manager, Public Policy, will lead the responsibility for managing Amazon’s state public policy and government relations engagement for the Consumer businesses in India. The individual will develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on state policy issues related to the e-commerce sector and emerging tech. The individual will represent Amazon before Ministers/politicians, bureaucrats, policymakers, and relevant central and state agencies, to establish, enhance, and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with state elected officials and their staff, Administration officials and regulatory officials and their staff, and other policymakers. You will coordinate Amazon’s engagement with relevant industry associations and wider coalitions, as well as think tanks and policy-making organizations; and manage consultancy support.

In helping to set the Public Policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon as it relates to the e-commerce sector and etch policy, the incumbent will work collaboratively and transparently with others in Public Policy, Legal and business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This role requires the utmost professional integrity, advanced strategic thinking, first-class people skills, and solid policy leadership experience, with a track record of delivering results.

Key job responsibilities
Primary areas:

Lead Amazon’s engagements with central and state governments across India cutting across all our major policy issues with a special focus on operations and tech policy

Lead our relationships with industry associations, academic institutions, and all relevant 3Ps to maximize strategic advantage of these relationships for Amazon

Cultivate a strong network of allies across key priority states for Amazon

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 15 years of relevant public policy experience, e.g. within corporate public policy and government relations, in public administration, trade associations or non-governmental organizations.
• Possess a keen working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations, particularly as they relate to economic policy and regulation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate in an area of study relevant to this role.
• Outstanding oral, written communication, effective interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing is a must.
• Possess and maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
• Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures, as well as working independently.
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills. You can confidently use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation.