Head of Government Relations, Japan

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 objectives. This role is crucial in keeping Zoom's leadership up-to-date on policy shifts and their relevant business impact. This role reports to the Head of Public Policy and Government Relations: Asia-Pacific and Japan. 

About the Team

At the heart of Zoom, our Government Relations Team is a dynamic and strategic force dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of policy, politics, and business. Committed to fostering close relationships with government entities, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring our organization's continued business success and positive impact on society.

What we’re looking for

• Have experience in working with Japanese government officials, private sector leaders and policy professionals.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Japan's policy environment, including the entities within the government and public policy community.
• Able to develop and implement policy strategies around AI, and cybersecurity including ISMAP, privacy, and online safety.
• Possess exceptional relationship-building skills. They should also have experience advising top executives in dynamic environments.
• Have excellent communication skills, with business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• Possess degrees in law, public policy, business, economics, and international affairs or similar fields.
• Have relevant (Min 8 yr) experience in the Government relations field supporting a hyper-growth Tech business

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 any assistance or accommodations due to a medical condition, or if you need assistance accessing our website or completing the application process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@zoom.us.