Senior Manager, Public Policy, EMEA – EU and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
5 days ago
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our team is dedicated to building and maintaining a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance, where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Public Policy, EMEA – EU and Regulatory Affairs to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and reporting on our public affairs program at the European Union (EU) level and on regulatory topics that impact our business across major markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Execute Public Policy Engagement Plan: Lead the development and execution of a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at the EU level.
- Support Regional Public Policy Team Members: Support regional public policy team members in developing and implementing policy messaging and engagement plans on programme-level policy topics around ESG, energy policy, and technology policies at member state level.
- Research and Track Policy Issues: Research, identify, track, and report on current and emerging policy issues at EU level that are relevant to the data centre sector and our business strategies.
- Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead and/or contribute to the public policy efforts in cross-functional programme level initiatives in partnership with teams like operational compliance, sustainability, energy, design and engineering, legal, and/or corporate compliance.
- Develop Multi-Market Policy Advocacy Strategies: Support the development and execution of any multi-market policy advocacy strategies in response to transposition of EU directives.
- Oversee Public Affairs Agencies: Oversee third-party public affairs agencies and industry associations supporting EU and programme level efforts.
- Build Stakeholder Relationships: Build and manage relationships with public affairs counterparts in the industry and with our customers.
- Monitor Policy Developments: Monitor policy and political developments at EU level, and track and report on issues of importance to us and the data center industry.
- Coordinate Positioning Statements: Coordinate and draft our positioning statements and external-facing documents for public policy matters, including responses to official requests for information, prepare slide decks and talking points for internal and external meetings, as well as manage briefings for executives and key internal stakeholders when related to EU matters and programme-level policy topics.
- Engage with Public Stakeholders: Engage with public stakeholders by advocating for our position in full compliance with applicable law and regulations.
- Represent Vantage at Government Meetings: Represent us at government and industry meetings at EU level to testify/comment on our behalf.
- Develop Messaging and Materials: Partner with marketing and business teams to develop messaging, collateral, and public relations materials to drive the public narrative around us and the data center industry.
- Act as Strategic Advisor: Act as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert to market and central teams on policy topics under this role's scope.
- Coordinate Cross-Functional Working Groups: Coordinate and lead cross-functional or cross-market working groups on topics with significant policy impact or influence.
Requirements
- Experience in Public Policy: At least 5 years' hands-on experience at EU level in public policy, government relations, civil service, policy advisory, or similar is required.
- Understanding of EU Policy Environment: A strong understanding of the policy environment and mechanisms at EU level, with hands-on experience navigating and shaping policy within this context.
- Network with EU Stakeholders: A strong network with relevant EU stakeholders and organisations (e.g. DG ENER) is preferred.
- Lobbying Strategies: Experience developing and implementing lobbying strategies at EU-level.
- Energy, Technology, or Data Centre Experience: Experience in energy-, technology-, and/or data-centre-related fields is strongly preferred. Experience working on policy topics around artificial intelligence, cyber security and resiliency, energy efficiency and net zero, and/or infrastructure development is welcome.
- Education: Graduate or post-graduate studies in public, energy, or international law is strongly preferred. A degree in political science, economics, international relations, public policy, humanities, behavioural sciences or similar is otherwise required.
- Managing Public Affairs Agencies: Experience managing third party public affairs agencies a plus.
- Political Acumen and Stakeholder Engagement: Advanced political acumen and the ability to connect with stakeholders from all backgrounds.
- Project Management and Prioritisation: A creative and strategic thinker with the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them. An affinity for project management, strong prioritisation skills, and the ability to objectively assess business risk and opportunity stemming from the policy environment.
- Communication and Teamwork: Empathetic and strong stakeholder engagement skills required. Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives.
- Language Skills: Business-fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in another European language, particularly French, German and/or Italian, is a strong plus.
- Travel: Some travel is required. Travel may include visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, industry association meetings, and conferences. As this role develops, an increase in travel should be expected.
Our Culture
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.
Benefits and Recognition
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Recruitment Policy
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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