About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
In this newly created role, the Senior Manager, Public Policy, EMEA – EU and Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for developing, implementing, and reporting on the company’s public affairs program at the European Union (EU) level and on regulatory topics that impact the business across major markets (e.g. transpositions of EU directives across member states.) The Senior Manager will partner with various internal stakeholders to determine Vantage’s priorities and positions on programme-level policy topics including ESG (e.g. energy efficiency, carbon accounting and waste heat); and technology-related policy (e.g. cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data sovereignty). This role will be responsible for engagements with relevant EU government and trade bodies to advance Vantage’s policy position as part of creating and maintaining a long-term policy and political climate that supports the business’s growth, ESG goals, and research and development strategies.
Support regional public policy team members in developing and implementing policy messaging and engagement plans on programme-level policy topics around ESG, energy policy, and technology policies at member state level.
Research, identify, track and report on current and emerging policy issues at EU level that are relevant to the data centre sector and Vantage’s business strategies.
Lead and/or contribute to the public policy efforts in cross-functional programme level initiatives in partnership with teams like operational compliance, sustainability, energy, design and engineering, legal, and/or corporate compliance.
Monitor policy and political developments at EU level, and track and report on issues of importance to Vantage and the data center industry.
Coordinate and draft Vantage positioning statements and external-facing documents for public policy matters, including responses to official requests for information, prepare slide decks and talking points for internal and external meetings, as well as manage briefings for executives and key internal stakeholders when related to EU matters and programme-level policy topics.
Engage with public stakeholders by advocating for Vantage’s position in full compliance with applicable law and regulations.
Partner with marketing and business teams to develop messaging, collateral, and public relations materials to drive the public narrative around Vantage and the data center industry.
At least 5 years' hands-on experience at EU level in public policy, government relations, civil service, policy advisory, or similar is required.
Fluency in German language is essential
A strong understanding of the policy environment and mechanisms at EU level, with hands-on experience navigating and shaping policy within this context.
Experience in energy-, technology-, and/or data-centre-related fields is strongly preferred. Experience working on policy topics around artificial intelligence, cyber security and resiliency, energy efficiency and net zero, and/or infrastructure development is welcome.
Graduate or post-graduate studies in public, energy, or international law is strongly preferred. A degree in political science, economics, international relations, public policy, humanities, behavioural sciences or similar is otherwise required.
An affinity for project management, strong prioritisation skills, and the ability to objectively assess business risk and opportunity stemming from the policy environment.
Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives.
Business-fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in another European language, particularly French, German and/or Italian, is a strong plus.
We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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