What you can expect
The Head of Government Relations in Japan will develop and execute policy and government relations strategies to advance Zoom's goals. They will build relationships with government officials, trade associations, and other local stakeholders to achieve policy and business objectives. This role is crucial in keeping Zoom's leadership up-to-date on policy shifts and their relevant business impact. This role is based in Tokyo and reports to the Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Asia-Pacific and Japan.
About the Team
Join our dynamic and strategic Government Relations Team at Zoom. Navigate policy, politics, and business while fostering close relationships with government entities. Ensure business success and positive societal impact in this crucial position!
Responsibilities
Ensuring that Zoom’s executive team and other key staff, in the U.S. and Japan, are aware of and understand the business significance of local policy developments.
Engaging with key government ministries and officials to advocate Zoom’s interests, including in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Digital Agency, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the National Diet, as well as the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC).
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, in Japan and the U.S., on strategic priorities.
Driving Zoom’s thought leadership initiatives and local partnerships, including with think tanks, trade associations, policy organizations, and NGOs.
What we’re looking for
Have professional communication skills, with business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English. (interviews will be conducted in both languages)
Have extensive experience in working with Japanese government officials, private sector leaders and other public policy professionals.
Have prior experience in developing and implementing policy strategies around AI, cybersecurity (including ISMAP security authenticate), privacy, and online safety.
Have a skill at building diverse, cross-cultural, cross-functional, and multi-level relationships in a fast-moving and dynamic tech business environment.
Have 5+ years experience as minimum on the similar role, and a BA in law, public policy, business, economics, international affairs or similar fields.
職務内容
日本におけるガバメント・リレーションズ部門の責任者として、Zoomの目標達成に向け政策およびガバメント・リレーションズ戦略を立案・実行いただきます。政府関係者、業界団体、その他現地のステークホルダーとの関係を構築し、政策とビジネスの目標達成をお願いいたします。この職務は、Zoomの経営陣が政策の変化や関連するビジネスへの影響について最新の情報を得る上で非常に重要です。このポジションは東京勤務できる方を募集しています。また、レポートラインは、Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Asia-Pacific and Japan (Singapore在籍)です。
チームについて
Zoomのダイナミックで戦略的なガバメントリレーションズチームに参加しませんか。政府機関と緊密な関係を築きながら、政策、政治、ビジネスをナビゲートしてください。この重要なポジションで、ビジネスの成功と社会へのポジティブなムーブメントを起こしましょう！
主要業務
日米のZoom経営陣および主要スタッフが、現地の政策展開のビジネス上の重要性を認識し理解するための活動
総務省、経済産業省、デジタル庁、自由民主党、国会、サイバーセキュリティ戦略センター（NISC）など、主要省庁や政府関係者と連携し、Zoomの利益を最大化するための活動
戦略的優先事項に関する日米の部門横断チームとの協働
シンクタンク、業界団体、政策組織、NGOとの連携を含む、Zoomのオピニオンリーダーシップイニシアチブや現地でのパートナーシップの推進
求めるスキル/ご経験
プロフェッショナルなコミュニケーション能力を持ち、日本語と英語の両方でビジネスレベルのスピーキングスキル(面接は両言語で行います）
日本の政府関係者、民間企業リーダー、その他公共政策の専門家との豊富な協働経験
AI、サイバーセキュリティ（ISMAPセキュリティ認証を含む）、プライバシー、オンラインセーフティに関する政策戦略の立案・実施に携わった経験
動きの速いダイナミックなハイテクビジネス環境において、多様性、異文化、クロスファンクショナル、マルチレベルの人間関係を構築するスキル
同様の職務に最低5年以上従事した経験、および法律、公共政策、ビジネス、経済学、国際問題、または同様の分野における学士号
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.
Our Commitment
We believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.
If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.