Tech Policy Manager, Europe

Information Technology Industry Council

About the Organisation

Originally founded in 1916 and globally headquartered in Washington, DC, ITI - the Information Technology Industry Council is the global advocacy and policy organization of the tech industry. ITI advocates for public policies that advance innovation, open markets, and enable the transformational economic, societal, and commercial opportunities that our companies are creating. ITI members represent the entire spectrum of technology, from internet companies to hardware and networking equipment manufacturers to software developers. ITI’s diverse membership and expert staff provide a broad perspective and intelligent insight in confronting the implications and opportunities of policy activities around the world.

About the role

As a Manager of Tech Policy, you will work on policy and regulatory developments in Europe, with a focus on cybersecurity and privacy, as well as platform and content moderation policy issues relevant to the tech industry. You will be a dynamic public policy professional with an excellent understanding of the EU policy context (including but not limited to tech), and a deep understanding of the key policy issues affecting the tech industry at both EU and national levels.

You will contribute to ITI’s work in Europe and globally with planning, organization, and execution of all programs and activities within your portfolio, such as drafting of submissions and papers, supporting communications activities, meetings, and events preparation, in cooperation with the rest of the EU team and other global teams.

You are a self-starter, a creative thinker, and a collaborative colleague who, consistent with the companies we represent, seeks positive and innovative ways to achieve both the industry’s policy objectives and governments’ public policy goals. You will work closely with the rest of ITI’s EU team based in Brussels, as well as the global policy team in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Drafting policy positions, submissions, and briefings on policy issues within your portfolio, and supporting the global policy team on the same set of issues in other regions as needed;
• Analyzing relevant policy and regulatory developments at the EU level, and to a lesser extent at Member State level, on issues that impact members, and communicating effectively with members on the significance of such developments;
• Presenting ITI’s views in external-facing meetings with policymakers and at events;
• Contributing to the organization of ITI’s Committee meetings with members;
• With the support of the ITI’s Director General for Europe, you will develop strategic and tactical approaches to policy and regulatory issues you are responsible for.
• Identifying, developing, and implementing ways to improve internal processes and providing general support as needed;
• Working closely and coordinating with the rest of the EU team in the Brussels office and with colleagues from other teams in Washington, DC, supervising the activities of a Fellow, and acting as a resource for information and engagement for our member companies in Europe.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience. Experience in interacting with EU institutions is a must.
• Full professional proficiency in English and another European language;
• Deep understanding of EU public policy issues, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to engage team members to facilitate successful results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in public administration, public policy, political science, law, business, or a related field;

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive compensation package;
• Yearly performance bonuses;
• Hospitalization and other health insurances;
• Teleworking reimbursement;
• Generous time off and remote work policies;
• Hybrid work environment;
• Opportunity to be part of an international team;
• Opportunity to work with global technology-leading companies.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Interested candidates are asked to send their applications to Karina Shah at [email protected], consisting of a CV and cover letter, with relevant applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Early applications are encouraged, and the vacancy will remain open until filled.

Policies

ITI is committed to attracting creative, talented, and energetic team members who represent the diverse communities that they advocate for. ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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