Summary: Weu2019re hiring a Public Policy Manager (DACH) to shape and execute Metau2019s policy strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, working on AI, wearables, privacy/data protection, competition, and technology regulation more broadly. Youu2019ll work with a team of 4 highly motivated colleagues, proactively shape the policy environment, engage policymakers and regulators, build coalitions, and advise internal teams so our products and policy positions reflect the evolving regulatory environment.This position is a short term employment position for 2-years. Required Skills: Public Policy Manager, Germany, Austria, Switzerland (24 months contract) Responsibilities: 1. Develop and execute policy and regulatory strategies to proactively shape the policy environment for technologies like AI in the DACH region and Europe 2. Monitor policy developments and legislation affecting Meta in Germany, Austria and Switzerland 3. Brief internal stakeholders as well as suggest strategic approach to policy challenges 4. Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and elected members of parliament, regulatory authorities, media and public forums to advance our policy position 5. Draft and align policy positions together with other teams at Meta such as legal, functional policy and product teams 6. Help build coalitions with other organizations such as trade organizations, associations and companies to advance policy goals of Meta - in particular with regard to simplification of EU regulation 7. Deliver external communications (speeches, panels, consultations) and support proactive engagement plans 8. Advise Meta teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies 9. Support Team colleagues e.g. with briefings and event organization Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 10. A Masteru2019s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law or related field 11. Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant policy and regulatory issues 12. Full professional fluency in German and English to allow efficient communication with external and internal stakeholders 13. Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials 14. Demonstrated experience grasping complex technical and policy issues 15. Demonstrated high interest in technology policy and innovation 16. Proven experience to work with cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines 17. Experience of working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities 18. A track record of delivering highly impactful position papers, articles, speeches, and presentations on relevant topics 19. Experience to translate between the specialist languages of technology and politics 20. Experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, and analysis and other public policy work 21. Willingness to travel (mainly Vienna, Brussels, London, Bern) Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 22. Experience in government or with government institutions 23. Experience in working with policymakers in Austria and Switzerland 24. Having work experience in German industry (e.g., telecoms, manufacturing, automotive, publishers) Industry: Internet