Why Work at Lenovo

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• Build and maintain relationship with the key Government stakeholders at all levels of Government;
• Strategically evaluate impact of implementing key Government guidelines and processes on Lenovo's business, with the ability to advocate on Lenovo's behalf to Government decision makers;
• Align and engage with government to create good working relationship and adoption of Lenovo portfolio products in public markets;
• Liaison / Communicate with government authority / body on policy matters;
• Build relationships, and ensure regular communication with policy makers; government authorities, and advisors in order to understand the latest regulatory requirements;
• Actively identify emerging and significant policy issues in the region and engage with stakeholders on issues of importance;
• Monitor political and social events in Japan and work with local teams to mitigate operation risks;
• Work closely with the Business Units and existing joint ventures, and on their behalf, address their issues with various departments/organizations in the Government.
• In collaboration with SMEs, handle various issues related to manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, finance, taxation, import / exports, foreign direct investment etc.;
• Provide inputs and influence policy/ regulatory legislations, which affect Lenovo's business;
• Stakeholder mapping at central, state, institutions, NGOs and international organizations to prepare blueprint for engagement and influencing processes.
• Represent Lenovo at major industry trade associations. Work directly or through trade associations to play a key role in the development of business intelligence in political and regulatory information as well as in-market competition, through monitoring processes, shared tools, data bases, and periodic reports, aiming to provide accurate information to business strategy;
• Actively participate as a technology industry leader in trade associations and, coordinating with Lenovo Legal, with regulatory agencies, and various branches of government where Company's most relevant issues are addressed;
• Strategically utilize knowledge on government's FDI / foreign investments and incentive policies to benefit Lenovo's business and long-term planning;

• A vast understanding of the Japan technology market ideally in the areas of the laptop / IT hardware /mobile phones / cloud computing;
• Keen understanding of the Japanese political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape and a general understanding of other political systems in the region;
• Solid network with the policy makers across Japan at all levels, the academia, and a working knowledge of the technology industry;
• Experience with other AP government/policy schemes;
• Interest in emerging technologies and policy work;
• Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Strong collaboration skills, drive for results, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence;
• Native Japanese and business English communucation (TOEIC 800pts or higher) skills
• Experience in Government or diplomatic sector.

• 12+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as managing public policy, government relations and advocacy, or international trade relations and diplomatic sectors;
• At least 5+ years' work experience in global technology manufacturing company is preferred;
• At least 5+ years' work experience in trade associations is preferred;

• Suitable qualifications include Bachelors degrees in: Public relations, communication, political sciences, public affairs, law, business, economics. marketing, journalism, business/commerce, history, geography.

• {20% expected travel}