Government Affairs Director

Job Description

Job Title: Government Affairs Director. Location: Denmark (Multiple Locations)

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze policy, regulatory, geopolitical, and market developments across Denmark, Iceland, and Europe.
• Develop and support Microsoft's country-level policy agenda aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Identify emerging issues related to AI, cloud, cybersecurity, quantum computing, energy, and datacenters.
• Prepare policy briefings, strategic reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Translate policy developments into practical guidance for business and engineering teams;
• Support the development of balanced policy positions that encourage innovation and address societal needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with government institutions, regulators, business associations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Microsoft at meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Support public sector digital transformation initiatives and cloud adoption.
• Collaborate on digital skilling, cybersecurity, and responsible technology partnerships.
• Work with communications teams to support media positioning and stakeholder awareness.
• Collaborate with teams across Corporate, External & Legal Affairs, Public Sector, Engineering, Security, and European Government Affairs.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives across Nordic and Baltic regions while ensuring consistent policy messaging.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in government affairs, public policy, corporate affairs, government, or similar organizations.
• Experience building strategic relationships to influence technology or public policy priorities;
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with government officials or policy stakeholders in Denmark or the Nordic region.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI governance, data protection, and technology policy.
• Ability to develop long-term advocacy and policy strategies.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and complex environments.

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of DKK 788,300 to DKK 1,301,000.
• Eligible for Microsoft benefits and additional compensation where applicable.
• Opportunity to influence technology policy in Denmark and Iceland.
• Work with global teams on strategic technology initiatives and public sector transformation.

Other Information:

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in the office.
• Less than 25% travel required.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.