Manager, Government Relations

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Government Relations (Europe). Location: Europe (Remote with travel across EU, UK: Brussels, Dublin, London)

Job Type: Full-time, remote with regional travel

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute government relations and public policy strategies aligned with business goals
• Advocate for policies supporting quantum computing, research funding, and innovation across Europe and the UK
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, NGOs, and think tanks
• Monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments affecting quantum and emerging technologies
• Provide policy guidance to senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and emerging trends;
• Partner with legal, business, and strategy teams to align policy with company objectives
• Support economic development initiatives and trade policy engagement
• Translate complex quantum and AI policy issues for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience working with the European Commission on technology policy
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of European government systems, policy development, and trade frameworks
• Experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and multi-level advocacy;
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, remote, cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical ability to simplify complex technical topics

Preferred:

• Experience with UK Parliament technology policy work
• Background in quantum computing, AI/ML, or high-performance computing
• Experience in public policy within a publicly traded technology company;
• Familiarity with trade agreements and regulatory committees in Europe
• Multilingual ability (German or Italian preferred in addition to English)

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation with equity and performance-based rewards
• Company ownership and long-term incentive structure;
• Opportunity to shape global quantum policy and innovation strategy
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture
• Strong emphasis on leadership development and career growth

Other Information:

• Requires high-level stakeholder engagement across multiple time zones
• Strong alignment with mission-driven quantum computing organization
• Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices