Senior Manager Public Policy India Public Policy

Senior Manager Public Policy will lead the responsibility for managing Amazons tax and payments related public policy and government relations engagement for the Consumer businesses in India. The individual will develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on tax and payments policy issues related to the ecommerce sector. The individual will represent Amazon before Ministers/politicians policymakers and relevant central and state agencies to establish enhance and preserve key Amazon corporate relations with state elected officials and their staff regulatory officials and their staff and other policymakers. You will coordinate Amazons engagement with relevant industry associations and wider coalitions as well as think tanks and policymaking organizations; and manage consultancy support.

In helping to set the Public Policy and advocacy agenda for Amazon as it relates to the ecommerce sector and tax/payments policy the incumbent will work collaboratively and transparently with others in Public Policy Legal and business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This role requires the utmost professional integrity advanced strategic thinking firstclass people skills and solid policy leadership experience with a track record of delivering results.

Key job responsibilities
Lead Amazons engagements with central and state governments across India cutting across all our major policy issues with a special focus on tax and payments policy

Lead our relationships with industry associations academic institutions and all relevant 3Ps to maximize strategic advantage of these relationships for Amazon

Cultivate a strong network of allies across key priority states for Amazon




* At least 15 years of relevant public policy experience e.g. within corporate public policy and government relations in public administration trade associations or nongovernmental organizations.

* Possess a keen working understanding of policymaking processes and government relations particularly as they relate to economic policy and regulation.



* Postgraduate in an area of study relevant to this role.
* Outstanding oral written communication effective interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing is a must.
* Possess and maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct confidentiality and integrity with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
* Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures as well as working independently.
* Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals understand business implications and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
* Strong judgment and decisionmaking skills. You can confidently use experience and data to assess and recommend a best course of action even in an ambiguous situation.


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