Strategic Policy Manager Policy Functions Europe

Meta’s Europe Public Policy team is seeking a Strategic Policy Manager to support the Policy Functions branch. The Policy Functions teams work on a broad range of technology policy issues from youth safety, economic inclusion, and content accountability, to innovating responsibly as we build for the metaverse. The team’s primary mission is to drive a step change in the company’s ability to engage persuasively, at scale, with policy stakeholders across the region. This position will report into the Director of Public Policy for Campaigns, Sustainability, and Government Outreach. This role is critical in supporting the branch: from coordinating international working groups, enabling strategic planning across our regional teams, and designing systems to help us invest in the most effective and scalable solutions - you will be an essential contributor to groundbreaking work on some of the most pertinent global tech policy issues today. You will also be asked to work closely with the Director to scope and build new strategic capabilities for Meta’s public policy efforts and to enable the Director to engage with regional policy actors on long-term issues such as the metaverse. The ideal candidate will drive projects from concept to delivery in partnership with the deep bench of talent that exists in the policy functions organisation - covering sustainability, policy campaigns, and our product partnerships with governments. The successful candidate will be asked to broker alignment across disparate internal teams, structure ideas and proposals for senior audiences, quickly ramp up on new issues, deliver high-quality work under severe time constraints and exercise absolute discretion at all-times. They will also be asked to help build the identity and culture of the Policy Functions organisation and to inform how this org engages across the branch to effectively deliver results. People from all backgrounds, with diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas; rely on Meta to build community, and so to bring the world closer together, diversity is a must-have for Meta, not an option. Meta offers people who work here opportunities to find work that matters to them, understanding that finding meaningful work can be different for everyone. As we continue to build an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can do the best work of their careers; we provide a variety of programs dedicated to helping people find community, understand the importance of diverse perspectives and tackle bias.This position is full time and can be based out of our offices in London, Dublin, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Rome, Warsaw Or Madrid. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop and implement internal and external strategies together with the Director of Sustainability Policy, the Director of Policy Campaigns, and the Head of Politics and Government Outreach * Work with cross functional teams, and drive improvements to policies & processes within the Europe Policy Functions Org * Work closely with the leadership team of the Policy Functions branch and with regional and country managers across Meta’s Europe Public Policy teams to align goals and ensure clear communication channels * Build systems that enable effective impact measurement across the branch * Consult regularly with cross-functional teams at all levels - be a representative in planning, strategy and cross-functional meetings and events * Deliver presentations to internal audiences on a wide range of topics * Work with teams across Meta to scope new opportunities for policy engagement that advance the company’s long-term policy priorities * Plan, execute and scale internal processes to enable regional engagement on priority policy files and issues * Manage cooperation with select consulting companies and trade associations * Support the Director with briefing materials, talking points, and presentations to enable senior-level internal and external engagements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with public policy and / or government relations and advocacy work * Experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations * Experience leading and collaborating with internal cross-functional stakeholders to design and deliver exceptional work products * Needs to have a detailed understanding of Meta’s mission, products and policies * Team player with the ability to exercise good decision making in a dynamic and fast changing environment while also under time pressure to design and deliver exceptional work products * Self-starter requiring minimal direction with experience working independently, and able to thrive in a constantly changing environment * Exceptional organisational and operational skills and strong attention to detail * The ability to work autonomously and drive your own strategy * Exceptional written and oral communication skills, organisational skills * Strong strategic and creative mindset * Willingness to travel (when company travel resumes) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with public policy and / or government relations and advocacy work * Experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations * Experience leading and collaborating with internal cross-functional stakeholders to design and deliver exceptional work products * Needs to have a detailed understanding of Meta’s mission, products and policies * Team player with the ability to exercise good decision making in a dynamic and fast changing environment while also under time pressure to design and deliver exceptional work products * Self-starter requiring minimal direction with experience working independently, and able to thrive in a constantly changing environment * Exceptional organisational and operational skills and strong attention to detail * The ability to work autonomously and drive your own strategy * Exceptional written and oral communication skills, organisational skills * Strong strategic and creative mindset * Willingness to travel (when company travel resumes) Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. 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