Public Policy Manager, Japan, International Public Policy team

Join Amazons International Public Policy team - a dynamic group of highly talented and experienced professionals who collaborate closely with business counterparts to advance Amazons global public policy objectives. Were seeking a Public Policy Manager to serve as a key professional on our Japan team managing a comprehensive portfolio of policy issues focused on the Japanese market.



Key job responsibilities
Lead high-impact advocacy campaigns in Japan primarily focusing on technology and business regulations that shape the digital economy
Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior government officials politicians industry partners and key external stakeholders
Keep business leaders informed of critical policy developments while collaborating to create and align policy strategies with business objectives
Monitor analyze and anticipate policy changes across Japans regulatory landscape
Report directly to the Director of Public Policy Japan contributing to strategic decision-making

About the team
Why Choose Amazons International Public Policy Team:
Global Impact: Influence policy decisions that affect millions of customers and businesses worldwide
Innovation Leadership: Work at the forefront of emerging technologies and their regulatory implications
Diverse Collaboration: Partner with colleagues across multiple countries and business units
Career Growth: Develop expertise in technology policy areas while building your professional network
Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to policies that foster innovation and consumer benefits

- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 8 years of public policy development and implementation experience
- Speak write and read fluently in Japanese
- Speak write and read fluently in English
- Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience dealing well with ambiguity prioritizing needs and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
- Deep nuanced understanding of Japanese government structures legislative processes and regulatory frameworks

- Masters degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law Political Science Public Policy Public Affairs Economic Development)

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