Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy - France m/f

Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy - France m/f

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Who are we?

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents.

HP invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. At HP, we know that our people and values are the most important elements in this success. And we want you to add your voice and imagination to our mission. Learn more

What can we do together?

The France GA&PP Lead role leads engagement with the Government of France, regulators, and public-sector stakeholders to advance the company's public policy and market access objectives. The role shapes and executes advocacy strategies aligned with corporate priorities, with a strong focus on France's regulatory environment, public-sector procurement frameworks, and national digital, industrial, and economic policies. The selected candidate will be a member of the extended France leadership team and a member of the EMEA GA&PP team (reporting to the Head of GA&PP in EMEA).

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Regulatory Strategy (France)

• Develop and execute GA&PP strategies specific to France, aligned with global and EMEA priorities.
• Monitor, analyse, and influence legislative, regulatory, and policy developments across relevant ministries, agencies, and local governments.
• Anticipate policy, regulatory, and geopolitical risks in France and advise senior leadership on business implications.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with French government ministries and agencies (Prime Minister; Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial & Digital Sovereignty, including key departments like DGE or DAE; Ministry of Public Action, Civil Service and State Simplification; Ministry of the Armed Forces; DINUM; ANSSI; SGDSN) regulators, and local authorities.
• Represent the company in policy consultations, public hearings, industry councils, and advisory committees.
• Translate complex technology and business issues into public policy narratives for government stakeholders.
• Engage with industry associations, chambers of commerce, and think tanks to advance shared policy positions.

Public‑Sector Market Access & Procurement Engagement

• Support public‑sector market access by aligning policy advocacy with public procurement priorities and frameworks in France.
• Engage with procurement authorities and policy owners to improve understanding of government buying processes, digital transformation initiatives, and technology adoption priorities.
• Partner with sales, legal, and compliance teams to ensure government engagement strategies support public‑sector opportunities while maintaining strict compliance.

Internal Advisory & Coordination

• Act as a trusted advisor to HP's France leadership and regional/global stakeholders on public policy and government engagement matters.
• Translate complex policy and procurement developments into clear, actionable business impact assessments.
• Ensure alignment between France-specific positions and global corporate policy stances.
• Act as pro‑active contributor to the GAPP team in Europe (EMEA) and worldwide.

Advocacy & Positioning

• Develop policy positions, briefing materials, and government submissions tailored to the French context.
• Support executive‑level engagement with senior government officials and other key public sector stakeholders.
• Identify and manage regulatory, reputational, and compliance risks related to government engagement and public procurement.
• Support crisis response related to government, regulatory, or public‑sector issues in France.
• Position the company as a credible, long‑term partner to the Government of France and other key public sector stakeholders

Team & Program Management (as applicable)

• Lead or matrix‑manage GAPP resources and external advisors supporting France.
• Manage public policy programs, consultants, and trade association participation.
• Contribute to capability building across EMEA GAPP, particularly on France public‑sector engagement.

Additional Requirement: Public‑Sector Procurement Experience & Networks (France)

Candidates must demonstrate strong experience and credibility in France's public‑sector procurement ecosystem, including:2

Proven experience engaging with French public‑sector procurement bodies and policy owners at national and/or local government levels, including but not limited to defence and education.

Deep understanding of France's government procurement frameworks, rules, and processes, including large‑scale IT, digital, and services procurement.

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