Director, Government Affairs

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Job Description

Director, Government Affairs DACH

Oracle Corporate Affairs leads Oracle’s engagements with policy makers worldwide seeking to ensure a regulatory environment conducive to the growth of Oracle’s business. The Corporate Affairs team includes representatives in Washington DC, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are seeking for a  Director, Government Affairs for DACH who will be based in our Oracle office in Berlin reporting to the Vice President, Government Affairs for Europe. He/She will lead and coordinate Oracle’s engagement with government officials, trade associations and other key policy stakeholders, working closely with Oracle’s senior management in Europe and beyond to represent Oracle´s business interests.

He/She will work closely with colleagues in Oracle’s legal, compliance, corporate communication, and standards divisions, as well as with business leaders in Oracle’s cloud operations and global business units.

This is a full-time role and will cover DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), with a strong focus on Germany (at least 60% of their time).

Role and Responsibilities

• Policy Strategy: Monitor and assess regulatory and legislative initiatives that could significantly impact Oracle’s business or the interests of its customers. Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans—working cross-functionally when needed—to leverage opportunities and address emerging policy challenges. Identify key stakeholders and allies, coordinate engagement strategies, and build coalitions to support favorable policy outcomes.

• Political Outreach: Strengthen and manage Oracle’s reputation with government officials and policymakers, positioning the company as a trusted and credible voice on technology policy issues. Represent Oracle before public institutions, trade associations, think tanks, and industry coalitions. Develop and maintain strong relationships with policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.

• Business Risks & Opportunities: Anticipate regulatory developments in France and across Europe and ensure Oracle business leaders are informed of relevant public policy developments. Work with cross-functional teams—including legal, security, privacy, compliance, and sustainability—to develop policy positions on issues relevant to Oracle’s business, including cloud computing, digital regulation, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, data centers, and taxation.

Professional Competencies:

Required:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a highly professional environment focused on policy or political work (either in a Public Affairs firm, in-house Government Affairs or in a German Government role). At least 5+ years’ experience in Germany.
• High-tech industry or related experience. Good understanding of tech policy issues including Cloud, data privacy, security, AI and trade.
• Understanding of the political landscape and the policy-making process across Europe.
• A proven track record of driving multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - accuracy and attention to detail.
• An enquiring mind, eager to continuously learn about the ever-evolving technology landscape.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
• Ability to work with colleagues across departments and organizations across different time zones. Comfortable working in a virtual team environment, as an individual, independently and under tight guidelines.
• Strong team player, highly motivated and willing to provide help where needed to ensure the success of the team.