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Operating at the intersection of technology, policy, geopolitics, and business, EGA advances Microsoft’s public policy objectives by fostering trusted relationships and promoting policies that strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, innovation, resilience, and digital transformation. The team engages on a broad range of issues including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, competition, trade, digital infrastructure, and technology sovereignty.\nAs Europe navigates an increasingly complex political and regulatory environment, effective engagement with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union is critical to Microsoft’s success. Policymaking is increasingly shaped through cross-institutional dynamics, requiring sophisticated stakeholder engagement, political intelligence, and the ability to build trusted relationships across party lines, institutions, and Member States.\nThe EGA team in Brussels is seeking a Political Affairs Director to strengthen Microsoft’s engagement with the European institutions, especially the European Commission and Council of the European Union, by providing strategic political counsel, facilitating senior-level access, and advancing relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.\nResponsibilities\nStrategic Political Engagement\nAct as a key member of the Strategic Relations team to identify and address political developments, institutional dynamics, and stakeholder engagement strategies across the European institutions, especially Commission and Council.\nProvide political intelligence and strategic recommendations regarding key legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments.\nSupport the design and execution of engagement plans targeting priority policymakers and influencers.\nInstitutional Strategy and Political Counsel\nAdvise on key stakeholders, coalition-building strategies, and approaches to influence across the legislative process.\nHelp anticipate emerging political trends, institutional priorities, and stakeholder concerns that could impact Microsoft’s business and policy objectives.\nSupport the implementation of strategies focused on digital resilience, to alleviate concerns about tech sovereignty and strengthen Microsoft’s role as a partner.\nExecutive Engagement\nAdvise on messaging to prepare and support senior Microsoft executives for meetings with European policymakers and political leaders.\nContribute to the development of strategic messaging, briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, and engagement plans.\nProvide insights on protocol, institutional expectations, and political considerations for high-level engagements.\nSupport executive participation in major political, policy, and geopolitical events across Europe.\nInternal Collaboration & Coordination\nPartner closely with EGA policy leads, country government affairs teams, communications, legal, business, and corporate strategy teams.\nDevelop creative strategies to strengthen Microsoft’s role as a partner, collaborating across EGA as well as with colleagues in European capitals.\nShare political insights and stakeholder intelligence that strengthens advocacy efforts across the region.\nContribute to strategic planning and prioritization efforts within the European Government Affairs team.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nExtensive experience within one or more European institutions (especially European Commission, Council of the European Union, Permanent Representation, or closely related EU institutions)\nExtensive experience in government affairs, public policy, political advisory, public administration, or related fields \nDemonstrated ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships across the European policy ecosystem.\nStrong understanding of EU decision-making processes, institutional interactions, and political dynamics.\nProven track record of advising senior leaders on complex political and stakeholder engagement challenges.\nExcellent judgment, diplomacy, and ability to operate effectively in highly political and sensitive environments.\nExceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed, multinational organization.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Political Science, European Affairs, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, or a related field.\nExperience working directly with senior political leaders, Commissioners, Members of the European Parliament, ministers, ambassadors, cabinet members, or senior government officials.\nEstablished network across multiple European institutions and Member State representations.\nStrong understanding of technology policy and the issues shaping Europe’s digital agenda.\nExperience operating in multinational corporate, consulting, trade association, or public affairs environments.\nDemonstrated success designing and executing high-impact stakeholder engagement strategies.\nOther\nEmbodies Microsoft’s culture and values.\nDemonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.\nThrives in a fast-paced and evolving political environment.\nContributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.\nAble to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through influence rather than authority\nGovernment Affairs IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Belgium is € 131,000.00 - € 220,900.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.\nFind additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/belgium-corporate-pay.html\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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