Senior Public Policy Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS), India

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast-paced technology company and the leading provider of hyper-scale public cloud computing services. Our policy scope is broad, forward-thinking, and consistently focused on customer benefit. We are at the forefront of helping customers maximize the benefits of cloud computing and AI by promoting innovation friendly policies. Are you ready to apply your skills and experience in public policy development and advocacy in the fast moving, transformational sector of cloud computing and information technology? We are looking for a talented, innovative, and motivated public policy professional with demonstrated ability to contribute to and support public policy development, including in areas of AI, technology adoption, and digital policies. The successful candidate will orchestrate strategic policy initiatives through close collaboration with public policy and business teams. The role demands a deep understanding of both the evolving policy landscape and our customers' priorities, strategic planning with hands-on execution, as well as expertise in developing comprehensive engagement frameworks to deliver measurable policy outcomes across Central and State governments.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Public Policy to join our Global Public Policy team in India. In this role, you will help shape and drive AWS's public policy strategy and engagement on critical technology issues, with a particular focus on digital transformation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence policies worldwide.

Key job responsibilities
1. Strategic Policy Leadership
• Develop and execute public policy strategies for AWS's in India.
• Lead engagement with government stakeholders on cloud computing, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
• Drive thought leadership with stakeholders by creating impactful position papers and policy recommendations on key issues.
• Monitor and analyze policy developments that could impact AWS's business.
2. Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, regulators, and key policymakers.
• Represent AWS in industry associations and policy forums.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Sales, Solutions Architecture) to align policy positions.
• Partner with AWS teams to support business objectives.
3. Policy Advocacy
• Lead advocacy efforts on cloud policy, data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
• Provide strategic counsel to AWS leadership on public policy matters.
4. Regulatory Affairs
• Navigate complex regulatory environments affecting adoption of cloud services.
• Work with legal and security assurance and other stakeholder teams on regulatory frameworks.
• Support development of responses to government consultations.
5. Cross-functional Leadership
• Lead a team of policy professionals and collaborate with global AWS public policy teams.
• Partner with business teams to translate policy into business opportunities.
• Work with technical teams to understand policy implications of new services.
6. Thought Leadership
• Speak at industry conferences and government forums.
• Contribute to policy discussions on digital government, cloud computing, and innovation.
• Drive awareness of AWS's capabilities and value proposition.