Microsoft Director - Government Affairs 

China, Beijing, Beijing 

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The Government AffairsDirector in China

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Admin, or related field AND 5+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, or Government
  • OR 8+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or Public Policy.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and legislative processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build andmaintainstrategic relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.

• Advocacy and Policy Management:Advocate for and manage policy issues, leading the company’s engagement and campaigns with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs. Contribute to and develop Microsoft’s policy agenda and advocacy strategies for top priorities.
• Strategic Development:Develop strategies for multiple regulatory and legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on these issues to assess their impact on Microsoft’s goals andobjectives. Implement strategies forleveragingpartnerships with external partners and key influencers to advance Microsoft's public policy agenda.
• Network Building:Build andmaintaina strong, ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to align interests and significantly advance Microsoft'sobjectivesin key priority areas. Establish strategic relationships that position Microsoft as a key trusted advisor to targeted political leadership and trade/think-tank organizations in the region.
• Internal Collaboration:Serve as a strategic partner to key business leads, building Microsoft'sreputation, and assisting in removing roadblocks to drive business results. Collaborate with and influence senior-level internal stakeholders and subject matter experts within and outside of Government Affairs to ensure mutual understanding and alignment of objectives, priorities, and resources.
• Representation and Communication:Direct political strategies, provide strategic vision, and develop communication frameworks and messaging inpartnership with the Communications team.Support executive engagement and participation inkeyevents.
• Compliance and Values:Treat others with fairness and respect, show empathy and compassion, and model compliance whilerepresenting