Director, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy – Europe at ServiceNow

Staines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government Affairs, Public Policy, Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Risk, Advocacy, People Management, Policy Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategy, Thought Leadership, Negotiation, Communication, Drafting Submissions, Public Speaking, AI Governance, Data Sovereignty

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description ServiceNow is seeking a Director of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy – Europe, a newly created senior-level position responsible for leading our government affairs strategy and engagement across key European markets, with an emphasis on France, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Germany, and targeted engagement with EU institutions in Brussels. This individual will be our lead strategic voice with national and regional government stakeholders, regulators, and industry associations across Europe. This individual will be responsible for leading government affairs efforts in European markets and regulated industries (e.g., financial services, energy, healthcare) focusing on public sector and regulated market customers. This role can be located in any of the following regions: Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Dublin. What You Get to Do in This Role Lead ServiceNow’s government affairs and public policy engagement with a focus on France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Brussels, and additional European countries as needed. Build, strengthen, and manage relationships with ministers, senior government officials, regulators, and EU policymakers. Serve as a senior advisor to ServiceNow executives and country GMs, particularly in navigating regulatory risk and opportunity across public sector and regulated industries. Engage proactively in local and regional policymaking processes and represent ServiceNow in industry associations, coalitions, and public forums. Be a people manager, having direct reports and overseeing a team of consultants/lobbyists in a number of countries in EMEA and actively support internal sales teams. Advise global leadership on complex EU and national policy environments that directly impact market access, competitiveness, and innovation. Help manage ServiceNow’s brand, policy, political, business, and regulatory positioning across mission-critical markets. Shape the public policy environment in alignment with ServiceNow’s vertical GTM strategy across public sector and regulated industries. Develop and execute comprehensive multi-country advocacy strategies, informed by real-time political, regulatory, and economic developments. Provide timely, strategic policy advice on issues including but not limited to: AI governance and emerging technologies Cloud computing and data sovereignty Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure Public procurement, digital services, and smart government Privacy, cross-border data flows, and digital trade Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, sales, product, and public sector teams, to align regulatory developments with go-to-market strategies. Act as a visible thought leader across Europe, representing ServiceNow in high-level policy discussions and public-private dialogues. Lead or support strategic policy campaigns, thought leadership, white papers, and executive briefings. Monitor and influence EU-level initiatives with downstream impact on ServiceNow’s operations and customer base across Europe. Provide counsel on public sector tendering processes and regulatory changes affecting market entry and competitiveness in EU member states. Coordinate efforts with global colleagues in the US, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America to ensure consistent messaging and global alignment. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Minimum 10-15 years of senior-level experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory roles within the tech sector, consulting, trade associations, or government institutions within Europe. Proven experience working in or with French, Swiss, Dutch, Irish, German, and EU institutions, including demonstrated ability to influence complex multi-stakeholder environments. Track record of engaging with C-suite executives and cabinet-level officials on public policy matters. Advanced degree in law, political science, international affairs, economics, or a related field preferred. Deep expertise in EU and country policy frameworks, emerging technology regulation, and transatlantic regulatory developments. Fluent in English; fluency in French and/or German highly desirable. Excellent strategic judgment, communication, and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and writing skills, including extensive experience drafting government submissions, talking points, policy briefs, and public statements. Ability to travel within Europe and occasionally to the United States. Existing relationships with government officials and policymakers at the highest levels. Extensive experience developing policy white papers and thought leadership for the public sector and/or regulated industries (e.g., financial services, energy, utilities, transportation, and healthcare). Strong interpersonal skills, including experience speaking at major global policy conferences and forums, and leading official engagements, events, meetings, and/or travel. Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to “dream big.” Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Employee Type: Regular Region: EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa Work Persona: Flexible

Responsibilities

This senior-level role is responsible for leading ServiceNow’s government affairs and public policy engagement across key European markets, focusing on France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, alongside engagement with EU institutions in Brussels. The director will serve as the lead strategic voice with national/regional government stakeholders, regulators, and industry associations, while also managing direct reports and overseeing consultant teams.