Head of Government Affairs & Policy - Germany

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The Kyndryl Head of Government Affairs and Policy Germany will plan and execute strategies to grow Kyndryl's reputation with our key stakeholders (including with national and regional institutions, regulators, partners, and customers), to drive our public policy activities, and to leverage Kyndryl's engagement for our commercial success.

The Germany Lead will report into the Vice President Government Affairs and Policy for Europe, will work in close co-operation with Global Government Affairs and Policy colleagues across the Continent and the UK, as well as all other regions, and will partner with colleagues across functions, roles, and senioity-levels.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience working in government affairs and with German institutions and stakeholders, preferebly working on tech policy.
• Strong understanding of German institutions, the interplay of federal and state level, and public policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trusted relations accross internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing, at different seniority levels, and across a diverse range of topics and of different nature (including technical and legal).
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify priorities, assess policy risks and opportunities, and communicate complex concepts concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business-focus and results-oriented
• Fluent German and English.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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