Senior Policy Manager - Remote

Overview

We're seeking a Senior Policy Manager to lead our EU policy initiatives and help shape the regulatory landscape for privacy-enhancing technologies. This role will be instrumental in advancing OpenMined's mission by engaging with EU policymakers, contributing to regulatory frameworks, and ensuring our technical solutions align with evolving privacy regulations while supporting our global infrastructure deployment strategy.

In Short

• Develop and execute OpenMined's EU policy strategy, focusing on network-sourced AI and distributed privacy-preserving infrastructure
• Monitor and analyze EU legislative developments including but not limited to the AI Act, Data Act, DSA/DMA and GDPR implementation
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in the European Commission, European Parliament, and member state governments
• Represent OpenMined in policy forums, consultations, and working groups
• Build coalitions with privacy-tech companies, research institutions, and civil society organizations to advance common policy goals
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for our technical teams
• Ensure OpenMined's tools and frameworks align with EU data protection and AI governance requirements
• Develop policy briefs and position papers on emerging regulatory issues
• Support OpenMined’s community in understanding regulatory implications for privacy-preserving technologies
• Author blog posts, research papers, and policy briefs on privacy-preserving AI

Requirements

• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to inform technical development and infrastructure investment decisions
• Partner with the Education team to develop policy-related educational content
• Collaborate with internal and community researchers to translate technical innovations into policy recommendations
• Coordinate with global policy colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and approach
• Support Leadership in developing policy-informed partnership frameworks and deployment strategies
• Speak at conferences and events on the intersection of technology and policy
• Contribute to public consultations and regulatory impact assessments
• Build OpenMined's reputation as a trusted voice in EU tech policy
• Monitor and research emerging policy issues to assess strategic partnerships and organization positioning

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of privacy-preserving technologies
• Engage with influential policymakers and industry leaders
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact society
• Collaborative and supportive team culture