Government Affairs Manager - Japan

Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Description

As an experienced GA Manager, you will join our great team to serve millions of Apple device users in Japan, and help to grow the business. As part of the team, Government Affairs Manager engages in planning and implementing the GA strategy for Japan.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel, guidance, and strategically focused planning to support internal stakeholders for Apple’s business and operation in Japan;
• Monitor regulatory and general policy developments in the country that may impact Apple’s business and operation;
• Represent Apple before these bodies;
• Identify and approach key government agencies closely related to Apple’s businesses and operation in Japan;
• Regularly engage and coordinate with key stakeholders in the government to secure government approvals, policy support, and regulatory permits;
• Assist in interpreting laws and regulations and provide GA’s proposal for corporate executives;
• Monitor the changes of public policies, organization structure, and decision-making process;
• Update the overall relationship portfolio and identify meaningful stakeholders and key figures;
• Assist in scheduling corporate executives’ visits;
• Support and work with internal partners for communication and all other necessary issues; and
• Take the lead to connect with global, regional, and local industry and trade associations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in law, public policy or political science, economics or international relations. Advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in government affairs, coupled with the ability to identify pertinent challenges and opportunities that matter to Apple, and the capacity to devise and execute the country’s GA strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Japanese and English, which include:Skills in drafting business and policy documents with exceptional accuracy and the ability to read and comprehend extensive volumes of documents / Skills in leading and facilitating communication with government officials and internal partners.
• Ability to promptly understand and effectively communicate the implications of complex situations for the company.
• Ability to build informal working groups and teams internally and externally to address key issues in Japan. This includes an ability to develop strong internal relationships to effectively leverage available resources and assets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurized environment.
• Effective, prompt, and decisive response capabilities, even in uncertain or ambiguous situations.
• Candidate must demonstrate a profound sense of accountability and ownership of their tasks; be highly flexible, including timely and urgent internal and external coordination; consistently exercise sound judgement; have a significant level of self-motivating for driving results; be very resourceful; and have the ability to prioritize and manage work with limited direct supervision.
• Prior working experience in the government organization that engages with the private sector or in multi-national corporations in Japan.
• Significant experience in working with governments, legislatures and regulatory agencies and industry associations of Japan.
• General understanding and experience in government relations in Japan, preferably with significant experience in the ICT sector.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.