Senior Public Policy Manager

<p>Your work days are brighter here.</p><p></p><p>At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>About the Team</p>Workday’s Corporate Affairs team supports our growth in EMEA and globally by helping to shape a business environment conducive to Workday’s strategy, by partnering with our teams focusing on public sector business development, and by elevating Workday’s global brand.<p></p><p>About the Role</p><p></p><p>Workday is seeking a Brussels-based Senior Public Policy Manager to work with our EMEA Corporate Affairs team. </p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact as part of a growing and focused team that engages on behalf of the company across a range of critical policy issues including privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, sustainability, skills, and cloud and data policy.</p><p></p><p>The role requires significant experience and understanding of current European and international technology industry and policy trends.</p><p>Candidates should have extensive knowledge of EU and international policy processes, and bring a broad network of EU institutions (notably the European Parliament), trade associations, industry and think tanks. </p><p></p><p>Your main activities will include: </p><p></p><p>Identify, monitor and analyze policy issues impacting our business</p><p>As the European Commission and European governments develop policy positions and regulatory proposals, you analyze them and their impact on Workday’s business.  You develop potential amendments and counter proposals, and seek to craft their development in a way that helps advance our business objectives.</p><p></p><p>Build and maintain trust-based relationships with policymakers </p><p>Working with the team, you build and run stakeholder maps for our policy issues and help coordinate and staff our meetings and engagements with key policymakers so that we build durable, long standing relationships with them. </p><p></p><p>Engage with trade associations and coalitions</p><p>We work with a number of trade associations in Europe.  You help run our trade association portfolio and shape our associations’ direction and positioning, focusing on driving campaigns on our core policy priorities.  </p><p></p><p>Help drive policy-related campaigns  </p><p>We build our company profile and influence policymakers by driving campaigns – including events, position papers, and policy development – around our core policy priorities.  You help develop and execute event ideas, engage with policymakers and other stakeholders, participate in conferences and other policy forums, and form the relationships to effectively advocate for Workday. </p><p></p><p>Brief company teams about policy developments</p><p>Our business moves fast, and we want to make sure our team is fully up to date on the latest policy and regulatory developments, so they can answer customer queries and provide guidance.  You work with colleagues on the team to advise executives, Sales, and lawyers about European policy changes and proposals that impact our business.</p><p></p><p>About You</p><p></p><p>LI-Basic qualifications</p><ul><li><p>Extensive substantive knowledge of European law, public policy, business, economics, international affairs, or similar field.</p></li><li><p>8+ years’ relevant experience (corporation, public administration, law firm, consulting). </p></li><li><p>Extensive knowledge and experience with EU legislative, regulatory and policy processes.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Additional qualifications</p><ul><li><p>Analysis and communication skills: Ability to analyse and draft high quality content on complex legal, policy and technology issues. Ability to discuss and discuss complex issues with confidence.</p></li><li><p>Confidence and ambition to take ownership for projects and workstreams and run them independently. </p></li><li><p>Entrepreneurial, dynamic approach: Quick learner who is able to rapidly get to the core of complex issues.  Confidence to handle changing work co