Public Policy Manager

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is excited to connect top-tier professionals with a groundbreaking opportunity at our client, a pioneering technology company that is actively shaping the future of digital interaction and advanced technologies. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge fields to create a positive economic and social impact globally. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in advocating for the responsible development and adoption of these transformative technologies, directly influencing public perception and policy decisions, and demonstrating their immense value to a global audience.

About the Role: Innovation Policy Manager

Step into a dynamic and impactful role where you will be right in the thick of the most advanced technological advancements, helping to evangelize the future of AI innovation. As an Innovation Policy Manager, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between groundbreaking technology and public policy, shaping the future landscape of AI, wearables, and VR. This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, build crucial partnerships, and champion the positive economic and social impact of cutting-edge technologies on a global scale. Your expertise will directly influence how these innovations are understood and adopted, making a tangible difference in the world.

What You'll Do:

• Lead immersive demonstrations, providing policy audiences with hands-on experiences with AI solutions, wearables, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Design, create, develop, and execute various innovation policy experiences and events to educate and inform critical policy stakeholders.
• Develop strategic outreach programs and policy campaigns to advocate for the economic and social value of AI innovation.
• Cultivate policy partnerships with diverse innovation stakeholders, including AI developers, and design initiatives to build community and enhance outreach capabilities.
• Support engagement with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion formers, and non-profit groups to contribute to the public discussion on the value of innovative technologies.
• Collaborate extensively with internal cross-functional teams, including policy, product, marketing, partnerships, and legal teams, to build and drive programs and campaigns that demonstrate the value of AI innovation.
• Build coalitions with other organizations to advance the company's policy goals and objectives.
• Develop and project manage innovative policy programs and campaigns, including those for new AI products.
• Independently manage smaller advocacy campaigns or collaborate on the management of larger campaigns, serving as a primary client lead in some instances.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders to champion AI innovation.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in policy or legal roles, with a dedicated focus on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Augmented Reality (AR or VR), autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, or biotechnology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in any of the following areas: AI technologies, wearables, VR, policy programs and campaigns, security, privacy, integrity, competition, and the surrounding policy environments.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with AI, open-source innovation, wearables, and VR.
• Proven policy stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience in developing and executing policy programs and campaigns.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.