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Head of EU Government Affairs & Policy

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

Japan

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in EU institutions, Strong understanding of EU policies, Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key responsabilities:

Build and drive government affairs strategy
Develop relationships with key government stakeholders
Manage policy campaigns on cybersecurity, AI, cloud, sustainability
Coordinate EU policy messaging across stakeholders
Support business growth opportunities in Europe

Kyndryl Japan Information Technology & Services Large https://www.kyndryl.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Who we are

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. We design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

Role and Responsibilities

Build and drive a government affairs and regulatory strategy to support Kyndryl's brand and reputation at EU level.

Build an engagement strategy working with consultants and other key partners.

Develop trusted relationships with relevant government officials and stakeholders.

Engage and manage policy campaigns and initiatives, particularly on cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and sustainability.

Develop relationships with key associations to help inform Kyndryl of key public policy issues, support Kyndryl engagement in the EU and support Kyndryl policy objectives.

Support Kyndryl in Europe, and BeLux team in particular, in developing a strategy and executing on opportunities for growth of the business.

Coordinate coherent EU policy messaging and activities across Europe, and beyond.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others

Who You Are

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

10+ years of experience in working with EU institutions and stakeholders, preferably in the digital sector.

Strong understanding of EU institutions and public policies.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trusted relations across internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing, at different seniority levels, and across a diverse range of topics and of different nature (including technical and legal).

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify priorities, assess policy risks and opportunities, and communicate complex concepts concisely.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong business-focus and results-oriented.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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