Director Government Affairs & Public Policy - Germany (m-f-d)

Location: Berlin, Germany; the posting header also lists Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Travel: 25%. Relocation is not offered.

Company

hirify.global is a multinational technology company focused on technology products, services and public-sector engagement.

What you will do

• Develop and execute Germany-specific government affairs and public policy strategies aligned with European and global priorities.
• Monitor and influence legislative, regulatory and geopolitical developments across ministries, regulators, parliament and public-sector institutions.
• Build relationships with government officials, procurement authorities, industry associations, embassies, think tanks and other policy stakeholders.
• Support public-sector market access by engaging on procurement frameworks, security standards, certifications, supply-chain requirements and digital sovereignty.
• Prepare policy positions, government submissions, executive briefings, talking points and stakeholder engagement materials.
• Advise Germany, EMEA and global leadership by translating policy developments into business impact assessments and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Degree in law, public policy, political science, economics, business administration, international relations or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10–15 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, public-sector procurement or related fields.
• Expertise in Germany’s political system, regulatory processes, ministerial and parliamentary dynamics, public procurement structures and stakeholder ecosystem.
• Demonstrated senior-level engagement with German government officials and public-sector stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English are required.
• Strong political judgment, communication skills, digital fluency and the ability to work in complex, matrixed organizations.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, digital services or another regulated industry.
• Background in government, parliament, regulatory bodies, public procurement, industry associations, consultancy, think tanks or policy advisory organizations in Germany.
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, data protection, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, and German or EU AI policy frameworks.
• Experience with projects in the DACH or Central Europe region.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and home-office regulations.
• 30 paid leave days and a company pension plan.
• Bike leasing, employee counselling and wellness initiatives.
• Career development through mentoring programs and e-learning platforms.
• Employee Impact Networks with training and networking events.