Senior Director, Policy & Government Affairs

The Senior Director, Policy & Government Affairs will lead Nokia’s U.S. congressional affairs, lobbying strategy and engagement with federal policymakers and staff. This role will serve as the primary interface between Nokia and the U.S. Congress and relevant committees. The individual will shape and execute influencing strategies aligned with Nokia’s business objectives, particularly in areas such as connectivity infrastructure, 5G/6G, network security, spectrum, supply-chain resilience, and technology R&D. The ideal candidate will combine strategic insight with hands-on execution of advocacy campaigns, issue tracking, and stakeholder relationship-building. The role reports to Nokia’s DC Head of Office.

 

• Lead Nokia’s U.S. congressional engagement strategy. Build relationships with key members of Congress, staff, committees and leadership to advance Nokia’s policy interests.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement lobbying campaigns (direct and via trade associations/coalitions) on core issues (e.g., spectrum allocation, telecom security, network infrastructure investment, export control, supply-chain policy).
• Monitor, analyze, and brief internal leaders on legislative and regulatory developments affecting Nokia’s business. Provide strategic recommendations and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Ability to monitor and synthesize geopolitical considerations into advocacy, internal briefs, etc.
• Work cross-functionally with global government affairs, Nokia’s core business groups, and external consultants to align messaging, advocacy, and execution.
• Collaborate with U.S. government affairs team to drive U.S. business and government affairs strategy.
• Represent Nokia in industry associations, coalitions, and relevant forums. Lead development of thought leadership on policy issues impacting Nokia’s sector.
• Identify emerging policy trends and proactively shape Nokia’s positioning to be ahead of regulatory shifts.
  
   

You Have:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in public or private sector roles dealing with federal government and legislative advocacy, ideally within the telecom/technology industry.
• Proven track record of successful engagement with U.S. Congress, senior leadership, committee staff and executive-branch agencies.
• Deep understanding of the telecommunications/public-policy landscape.
• Strong experience developing and executing advocacy and/or legislative strategies in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, presentation and negotiation skills; ability to simplify complex technical/regulatory issues for senior business audiences and policymakers.
• Resilient under pressure: comfortable managing urgent government-affairs priorities, rapid policy shifts, and complex internal and external stakeholder dynamics.
• Thought leader: able to craft compelling policy narratives, contribute to public/industry discourse, and elevate Nokia’s voice in policy-making circles.
• Collaborative style: thrives in cross-functional, global teams and works seamlessly with business and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities. Comfortable operating in a global matrix structure. 

It would be nice if you also had:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, MPA) a plus.

• Innovative mindset: able to drive initiatives independently and proactively shape Nokia’s influence agenda.

   

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Nokia’s Legal and Compliance organization (L&C) has approximately 300 lawyers, contract managers, compliance specialists and other professionals worldwide. We provide best in class legal advice and support and achieve Nokia’s business objectives in a manner that complies with applicable legal and ethical standards and company policies.
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