Government Affairs and Public Policy Director for Saudi Arabia and UAE - HP

Key Responsibilities

• Work internally closely with the Business Units and other global functions to develop and implement advocacy strategies to address policy issues impacting HP;
• Become a strategic partner. Provide political advice and counsel to senior business leaders to shape the business strategy and internal strategy;
• Represent HPs values and positions in trade associations. Participate proactively;
• Translate technical messaging into compelling policy recommendations;
• Supporting company executives in their engagement profile and relationship building with government to position them as thought leaders. Prepare policy briefings and material to HP Senior Executives;
• Develop and implement political engagement strategies to help identify win and grow HP Inc. public sector business.

Qualifications/Skills/

• A postgraduate degree level qualification in law public policy international affairs or similar;
• Sophisticated knowledge of the KSA/UAE governments and the regional geopolitics;
• Ability to think plan and execute resourcefully and creatively;
• Outstanding organizational abilities in particular the capacity to manage several different workstreams at one time and the proactivity to drive work programs forward and coordinate the involvement of all the relevant stakeholders;
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills and a proven track record of producing high quality content and materials;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to change. Negotiation and leadership skills;
• Fluency in English and Arabic language is a must

Experience

• Minimum seven years professional experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the legislative decision making and public procurement processes;
• Experience leading the development and implementation of government relations strategies for an organization and/or company;
• Experience of providing government relations advice and support to businesses and/or organizations competing for public sector business;
• Track record in successful relationship building and political influencing and a willingness to dedicate time and effort to broadening and deepening those networks;
• Experience working in a business environment providing advice and counsel to senior management and presenting to senior level boards and committees;
• Ability to influence without reporting line: the role is an individual contributor role hence the ability to successfully collaborate internally being a cross functional team player is instrumental for mission success.