Director Government Relations Job at NetApp, Inc., San Jose, CA

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  • NetApp, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Summary

NetAppistheexpertinIntelligentDataInfrastructure,offeringintelligentdatamanagement,storageandsecuritysolutionstocustomersaroundtheworld.NetAppisheadquarteredinSiliconValleyandCork,Ireland,withotherofficesthroughouttheAmericas,AsiaandEurope.NetApphasaverystrongpublicsectorbusiness,especiallyintheUnitedStateswhereourfederalgovernmentmarketshareisnumberone.

WeareseekingaDirectorofEMEAGovernmentRelationstoleadourgovernmentrelationsactivitywithinEurope,theMiddleEast,andAfrica.UnderthedirectionoftheVicePresidentofGlobalGovernmentRelations,thesuccessfulcandidatewilldevelopandimplementstrategiestoadvocateforfavorablepolicies,ensureregulatorycomplianceandmaintainthecompany’spositiveimageacrossdiversepoliticallandscapesinsupportofrevenuegenerationforPublicSectorsalesinEMEA.Thishigh-stakesroleisidealforadiplomatic,strategicthinkerwithdeepknowledgeoftheEMEAregion’spoliticalandregulatoryframeworks.TheGRfunctionispartoftheNetApplegaldepartment,andthispositionreportstoNetApp’sVicePresidentofGlobalGovernmentRelations.

Weofferadynamic,collaborativeandinnovativeworkenvironmentthathasmadethelegaldepartmentrecognizedandawardedbyseveralUSandInternationalorganizations,andthenewlyformedgovernmentrelationsfunctionaspirestothesamelevelofexcellence.Ifyouloveaddingvalue,makingadifferenceandhavingacorporateculturewhereit’sallaboutthepeopleandresults,NetAppisforyou!

Key Responsibilities

  • GovernmentRelationsStrategy:Developandexecutecomprehensivegovernmentrelationsstrategiesthatsupportthecompany'sbusinessobjectivesintheEMEAregion.
  • PolicyAnalysisandAdvocacy:Monitorandanalyzeregulatoryproposalsandpoliticaltrends,advisingcompanyleadershiponpotentialimpacts.Advocateforpolicypositionsbeneficialtotheorganizationanditsstakeholders.
  • StakeholderEngagement:Establishandnurturerelationshipswithgovernmentofficials,regulatoryagencies,tradeassociations,andotherkeyinfluencersintheEMEApoliticalenvironment.
  • IssueManagement:Proactivelyidentifyissuesthatcouldimpactthecompanyandleadtheresponsestrategytominimizerisks.Coordinatewithlegalandcomplianceteamstoensureadherencetoallapplicablelawsandregulations.
  • Cross-FunctionalCollaboration:WorkcollaborativelywithinternalteamssuchasPublicAffairs,Legal,Compliance,andBusinessUnitstointegrategovernmentrelationsactivitieswithbroadercompanystrategies.
  • InfluencerNetworkDevelopment:Utilizeandfurtherbuildhis/herexistingnetworkwithothertechnologyfirms,non-governmentalorganizations,andthoughtleaderstoshapepublicpolicydebatesinlinewiththecompany'sinterests.
  • Communications:Craftmessagingandpositionstatementsonpolicyissues,preparingbriefingmaterialsforexecutiveleadershipandrepresentingthecompanyatpubliceventsasrequired.
  • CrisisManagement:Providecounselongovernmentalmattersduringanyreputationalorregulatorycrisis,ensuringswiftandappropriateresponses.

Job Requirements

  • Experience:Minimumof10-15yearsofrelatedexperienceingovernmentrelationsorpublicaffairs,withaproventrackrecordofsuccessasaseniorgovernmentrelationsprofessionalintheEMEAregion.Experienceinthetechnologysectorishighlyregarded.
  • Knowledge:ComprehensiveunderstandingofEMEAgovernmentalprocesses,regulatoryenvironments,andgeopoliticalfactorsinfluencingpublicpolicy.
  • LanguageSkills:FluencyinEnglish;additionallanguageproficiencyinoneormoreotherlanguagesintheEMEAregionishighlydesirable.
  • Communication:Exceptionalverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,withtheabilitytosimplifycomplexregulatorylanguageandcommunicateconvincinglytoavarietyofaudiences;experienceinpublicspeakerinfrontoflargeaudiences,seniorexecutivesandgovernmentofficials.

Education

  • Experience:Minimumof10-15yearsofrelatedexperienceingovernmentrelationsorpublicaffairs,withaproventrackrecordofsuccessasaseniorgovernmentrelationsprofessionalintheEMEAregion.Experienceinthetechnologysectorishighlyregarded.
  • Knowledge:ComprehensiveunderstandingofEMEAgovernmentalprocesses,regulatoryenvironments,andgeopoliticalfactorsinfluencingpublicpolicy.
  • LanguageSkills:FluencyinEnglish;additionallanguageproficiencyinoneormoreotherlanguagesintheEMEAregionishighlydesirable.
  • Communication:Exceptionalverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,withtheabilitytosimplifycomplexregulatorylanguageandcommunicateconvincinglytoavarietyofaudiences;experienceinpublicspeakerinfrontoflargeaudiences,seniorexecutivesandgovernmentofficials.

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At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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