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SpotifySpotifyWashington, DC

Head of Strategic Programs - Government Affairs

Leads strategic government-affairs programs, partnerships, and events that advance advocacy objectives and engage policymakers. Requires 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives, strong political and cultural acumen, stakeholder networks, and exceptional communication skills.

Salary not listed
On-site10+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute engagement programs aligned with company priorities and advocacy objectives.
  • Design and deliver initiatives and events that communicate the company’s story, expand its profile, and deepen engagement with policymakers and policy-adjacent audiences.
  • Set strategy while delivering high-quality execution of key moments, independently owning smaller events and experiences from concept through execution.
  • Partner with broader events teams on larger initiatives.
  • Build and leverage external relationships with organizations, industry groups, and political and cultural stakeholders.
  • Lead cross-functional working groups across Government Affairs, Communications, Social Impact, Marketing, and related teams.
  • Create frameworks and metrics to measure initiative effectiveness and impact.

Requirements

  • 10+ years leading large-scale programs, events, or strategic initiatives, ideally in public affairs, government relations, creative industries, or adjacent fields.
  • Experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs end-to-end across multiple markets or regions.
  • Deep understanding of the political and cultural landscapes in the US, UK, and EU.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute complex engagement strategies involving both small and large events.
  • Network of relationships with, and ability to identify, organizations, industry groups, and influential political and cultural stakeholders.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings and public-facing materials.
  • Ability to influence internally and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing high-profile or sensitive issues with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to balance business objectives, reputational considerations, and advocacy priorities.
  • Knowledge of political compliance requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation and benefits information was not provided.

Skills

Program Managementevent managementStrategic Planningpublic affairsgovernment relationsCross-Functional Leadershipstakeholder engagementexecutive briefingspublic speakingmetrics and measurementpolitical complianceissue management
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