Strategic Opportunities Policy Lead - Japan (Government Relations)

What you can expect

The Strategic Opportunities Policy Lead for Japan is a unique hybrid role combining traditional government relations work with public sector sales support to accelerate Zoom's growth in Japan's public sector. You will have a key role in partnering with cross-functional teams and leaders to grow Zoom's visibility, reputation, and adoption across the government. This position represents a non-traditional approach to government relations, focusing 30-40% on sales partnership activities and 60-70% on traditional government relations work.
You will be based in Tokyo, and report directly to the Japan country leader, with a dotted line to the Chief Global Affairs Officer in Washington, D.C. .

About the Team

At zoom, our Government Relations Team is a dynamic and strategic force dedicated to navigating the intricate intersection of policy, politics, and business. We are 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 8 years of experience in public policy and experience working with senior government officials and public policy professionals in Japan.
• Have a deep understanding of Japan's public policy environment and government structure.
• Have experience in technology sector public policy development and advocacy, including privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and telecommunications.
• Have the ability to communicate and write in Native Japanese and Business English
• Have a solid relationship-building skills across diverse external and internal stakeholders.
• Have an understanding of telco regulations for communication platforms in Japan.
• Have a good communication skills and professional integrity.
• Have a relevant education in law, public policy, business, or related field.

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. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.