Manager Public Policy Competition Issues

Job Description

Job summaryWork hard and make history with Amazon s Public Policy and government Affairs Team. The Manager, Public Policy will join a growing and dynamic team, that works across India in support of Amazon s global consumer retail business and on matters related to economic, industrial and competition policy and regulation. The Public Policy team works with a wide range of national and local policymakers, industry organisations, and non-governmental organisations across policy issues.Key job responsibilitiesAs the Public Policy Manager, India you will provide assistance to the team for partnering with legislators and officials in support of our consumer-centric business model at the highest levels of government and policy-making. You will be able to coordinate efficiently, effectively, and cross-functionally, across Amazon s business, locally and globally, to develop, align and implement appropriate positioning and engagement strategies. You will help identify key research topics and projects and ensure their timely execution. You must be able to manage and drive complex projects, and provide clear and confident guidance, including in situations of high ambiguity. You will therefore need to demonstrate an astute understanding of the public policy and regulatory environment for economic, industrial and competition policy and regulation.You will provide support to external advocacy efforts, outreach programmes, partnerships, and initiatives in support of these business objectives. You will coordinate Amazon s engagement with relevant industry associations and wider coalitions, and manage consultancy support on issues pertaining to competition/anti-trust. You will be required to work alongside Central Government and relevant Ministries on policy and business continuity issues. You will be proactive in securing credibility and trust with policymakers, decision makers and government executives, etc. The Manager will work closely with Amazon s public policy, public relations, legal, and business functions to establish the public policy and advocacy agenda on competition aspects. The Manager will monitor and report relevant legislative and regulatory activity, develop positioning and mitigation/engagement strategies, draft collateral, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.The Manager will be willing to travel nationally and internationally, based on business need.This position is based in New Delhi, India and would report to Head, Public Policy - Consumer Initiatives., BA/BS required 10+ years of relevant public policy experience, e.g. within corporate public policy and government relations. Fluent in English language Law Degree or Master s Degree in an area of study relevant to this role A self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results Strong judgment and decision-making skills Strong knowledge of and background in advocacy and public policy development in India Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels Outstanding written communication skills in English and a proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing Ability to 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 Ability to be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumenAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Keyskills :
policy developmentbusiness continuitycentral governmentretail businessgovernment affairspublic policy