SAP Head Government Affairs Europe f/m/d 

Germany, Berlin 

880119193

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Detailed Responsibilities

Policy and Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as trusted advisor to public sector stakeholders, anticipating and identifying policies and regulations that can impact the company, including political and social developments that create value for the brand.
• Advocate for public policy that supports the SAP business model.
• Monitor politically influenced business risks and provide analyses to internal stakeholders for action.
• Advocate for technology and industry-supportive policies and regulations.
• Position SAP as an innovation partner and technology leader through content development and targeted outreach to stakeholder groups.
• Grow, maintain, and leverage extensive government and stakeholder networks.
• Liaise with governments and relevant authorities in times of crisis, i.e. Covid-19.
• Provide SAP internal clients with expert content and guidance for reaching and influencing key audiences within the public sector.
• Drive relevant content creation and public sector engagement campaigns.

Business Support

• Actively position SAP innovations and solutions in the public sector and key industries via engagement with stakeholders
• Support digital transformation agendas including cloud and AI adoption focused on the public sector by positioning SAP in agenda-setting phases. Advise internal organizations on properly navigating governmental structures and how policy may impact business units throughout the go-to-market cycles as well as via their business operations.
• Coordinate with relevant internal organizations to help shape, build, and executive effective development strategies within the public sector.
• Help mobilizing public funding for SAP business in the region.

What You Bring

• 15+ years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields, with experience working in the tech industry preferred. Deep understanding of the political landscape in the EU and Europe, and regulatory processes in governments at various levels.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and advocate effectively on behalf of large, complex organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivator of talent with proven experience leading high-performing teams on a global scale with exemplary leadership trust and employee engagement results.
• Fluency in English and German.