Senior Manager of EU Public Policy

510 Cisco Systems Belgium SPRL; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems Belgium SPRL in Brussels is hiring a Senior Manager of EU Public Policy to drive core public policy priorities with EU institutions. You will lead policy development, engage with government officials, and influence Cisco's public policy agenda across regulatory, legislative, and regulatory issues affecting the technology sector.

The role requires a deep track record in public policy and government affairs, strong advocacy and communication skills, and the ability to travel across

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in public policy or government affairs roles.
• Experience with EU institutions and policy-making processes.
• Experience in ICT or technology policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advocate EU digital public policies.
• Engage with EU institutions and policy-makers.
• Represent Cisco in hearings, meetings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape policy positions.
• Prepare position papers, briefs, and public materials.
• Travel across the EU as required.

Skills

Public policy experience

EU policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Executive presence

Education

Advanced degree in law

Advanced degree in political science

Master's degree

Economics or business background

Job description

Meet the Team Cisco is seeking a government affairs and public policy professional to join its global Government Affairs team for a position based in our Brussels office as a Senior Manager of EU Public Policy. Reporting to the Senior Director of EU Public Policy and Head of the Brussels Office, this individual will drive core public policy priorities for Cisco, both within the company and with government officials and agencies, demonstrating subject matter expertise and acting as a collaborative partner and influencer. Cisco's Government Affairs team represents the company with governments around the world to build relationships with key leaders, advance Cisco's public policy goals, and educate governments about our industry. Government Affairs is involved in all key legislative, regulatory, and global issues that impact the technology industry. We are comprised of government and public policy experts across two dozen countries who represent Cisco at the highest levels of government. The team has extensive experience in and out of government and are recognized leaders in the industry. Your Impact As Senior Manager of EU Public Policy, you will represent Cisco with officials and facilitate our engagement throughout EU institutions. You will play a pivotal role in formulating and implementing innovative policy solutions that advance Cisco’s business and enable our purpose to power an inclusive future for all.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and advocate for key digital public policies in the context of the EU, across topics such as connectivity, investment and competitiveness, and circular economy
• Lead and support Cisco's engagements with key government leaders and policy-makers in the EU institutions on your policy issues; further develop key relationships between these officials and Cisco executives
• Manage our involvement on your policy issues with key trade associations, particularly in Brussels
• Work together with colleagues in the Global Public Policy team and support your Government Affairs colleagues across the region
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize emerging policy issues and prepare responses such as position papers, presentations, publication pieces, and briefings
• Represent Cisco in relevant hearings, meetings, conferences, and media
• Work collaboratively with senior executives and experts across Engineering, Legal, Sales, Corporate Communications, Customer Experience, Strategy and Operations to determine public policy positions and advise on trends, potential implications for the business, and relevant internal strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years of public policy and government affairs experience in the public and/or private sector (e.g. having worked in an agency or government bodies; or having worked as a government/ public policy professional in a medium to large international corporation, trade association, law firm or consulting firm)
• Comprehensive understanding of the operation of institutions and regulatory agencies involved in tech policy issues in the EU
• Expertise and experience in relation to the ICT sector
• Familiarity with current policy priorities for the sector at European level
• Executive presence and strong advocacy, communication, and collaboration skills
• Advanced degree in law, political science, business, economics or similar
• Ability to travel throughout the EU and, on occasion, outside of the EU

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Excellent English; French, German or other additional European languages

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life's best work.