Head of Policy, Greater China at GSM Association

Beijing, Beijing, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Leadership, Government Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, International Relations, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Communication, Diplomacy, AI, 5G, Digital Economy, Spectrum, Emerging Technologies, Digital Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Geopolitical Dynamics

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Department: Greater China Region Team: Advocacy Location: Beijing Position type: Permanent, Full-Time What the hiring manager says “Greater China sits at the centre of global mobile innovation, shaping the future of 5G-Advanced, 6G, AI, digital trade, and emerging technology ecosystems. As Head of Policy for the region, you will lead GSMA’s engagements with ministers, regulators, industry leaders, and international organisations—positioning the GSMA as a trusted, neutral global platform. Your leadership will directly shape how China and the international community work together to build a harmonised, interoperable and sustainable digital future.” Sihan Bo Chen, Head of Greater China About the Team The GSMA Greater China Region focuses on the promotion and execution of GSMA global programmes, advocacy initiatives, and working groups in the Greater China region. We bring together industry consensus, increase global impact of our partners, and work closely with mobile operators and members in the wider ecosystem through our international events and platforms including MWC and M360 series of events and GSMA Intelligence to empower sustainable development of the mobile industry. About the role We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to serve as Head of Policy, Greater China, responsible for shaping GSMA’s government and international engagements. This role leads policy and international strategies and strengthens senior-level relationships with ministries and regulators and ensures alignment between China’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem and GSMA’s global priorities. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing dialogues on policies and technologies such as AI, 5G-Advanced, 6G, data, digital inclusion, low-altitude economy, spectrum, and space-terrestrial convergence. The successful candidate will also drive the government and international strategy for MWC Shanghai, while supporting GSMA leadership at executive engagements. This role collaborates closely with global Advocacy, Strategic Engagement, Ecosystem Engagement, Technology, GSMA Intelligence, Marketing, and regional teams worldwide. Your Responsibilities will include: Policy Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement GSMA's policy and advocacy strategy for Greater China across telecoms, AI, digital economy, spectrum, and emerging technologies. Provide executive guidance to GSMA leadership on policymaking trends, regulatory risks, and strategic opportunities. Lead preparation of policy briefs, industry insights, consultations, and position papers tailored for ministries, regulators, and international institutions. Government & Regulatory Engagement Build and maintain trusted relationships with priority stakeholders including Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Cyberspace Administration of China, National Data Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Commerce, Development Research Centre of the State Council, China Academy of ICT, municipal governments such as Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well as governments and regulators from HK, Macau and Taiwan. Represent GSMA in high-level dialogues, ministerial roundtables, consultations, and bilateral/multilateral exchanges. Promote international best practices and drive alignment between global industry standards and China's market practices. International Cooperation Strengthen collaboration between Chinese industry leaders and global counterparts through GSMA's international platforms. Engage with organisations such as ITU, APT, WIC, UNIDO, WEF, and other international organisations. Drive new partnerships supporting digital inclusion, SDG impact, AI frameworks, spectrum policy alignment, and sustainable infrastructure development. Convening Leadership Lead government and international strategy for MWC Shanghai, strengthening its positioning as a premier platform for international cooperation and industry development. Support government engagements, bilateral meetings, policy sessions, and high-level activities across MWC Barcelona, MWC Doha, MWC Las Vegas, and other GSMA events. Develop multi-stakeholder policy workshops, roundtables, and collaborative programmes across the regions. Thought Leadership Translate GSMA Intelligence insights (e.g., Mobile Economy China, State of Mobile Internet Connectivity, SDG Impact) into compelling advocacy messages. Produce impactful speeches, briefings, interviews and opinion pieces for regional leadership. Lead regional policy collaterals and positioning. Internal Alignment & Cross-Regional Coordination Work closely with GSMA HQ teams to ensure consistency between Greater China initiatives and global strategic priorities. Lead GSMA Leadership engagements with governments in the region. Coordinate cross-regional policy programmes that strengthen GSMA's international influence and convening power. About You A proven leader with extensive experiences engaging ministries, regulators, and international organisations on telecom, technology, or digital policies. Strong understanding of policy landscape and geopolitical dynamics in China as well as major international markets, with demonstrated success navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments. 10+ years of experience and established senior networks in ICT policy, government/regulatory affairs, or international relations, ideally within mobile, technology, or related sectors. Knowledge of spectrum is a plus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to write high quality public policy positioning and highlights for regional impact report when needed, as well as responses to consultations, regional inputs to global advocacy. Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) is essential. Exceptional stakeholder management, diplomacy, and relationship-building capabilities. Strong project management skills; capable of managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines at the same time. Resilient, proactive, and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced and geopolitically sensitive environment. Willingness to travel internationally as required. About your skills Communication - the ability to brief senior executives, articulate complex issues clearly, and represent GSMA in high-level engagements. Project Management - managing complex and multiple priorities Influence - navigating complex and multi stakeholder managements Stakeholder Management - through engaging ministries, regulators and international organisations Diplomacy - managing relationships Contract type Regular Worker type Employee What We Offer Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish. In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others. To learn more about the GSMA, visit our career site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page. Being You at the GSMA We care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important, so flexi-time and remote working is available to all staff. We're keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The sucess of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life. GSMA Values Our values not only drive our culture – they shape how we work and interact inside and outside our global organisation. Passionately driven We approach everything we do with unparalleled capability, tenacity and commitment, knowing that the challenging scale, pace and complexity of our work is what leads to its world-changing impact. Insightful leaders We continually develop and engage our expertise, insight and creativity so that we’re always ready to respond to the changing landscape with authority, agility and nuance. Stronger together We lean on each other so the industry can lean on us, embracing our diversity by actively seeking out perspectives and skill sets beyond our own, fuelling each other’s successes and constantly asking how we can help. Underpinning our values is our collective mindset to show up purposefully as good human beings every day, in every situation. When we’re at our best – we are collaborative, considerate and compassionate to others, and we create a safe space for one another to thrive, assuming positive intent in our colleagues. And if we aren’t at our best and the pressure is on – we feel free to be ourselves but still remain curious, lean into the tough stuff and we are always respectful to others and accountable for the part we play. If you're currently an employee at GSMA, please apply internally using the GSMAHub by clicking on ‘Jobs Hub’ in your main Dashboard. About the GSMA The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Industry Services and Solutions, Connectivity for Good, and Outreach. Connectivity for Good engages members, governments and civil society, to advance positive policy and spectrum outcomes, facilitate digital innovation to reduce inequalities in our world, and tackle todays’ biggest societal challenges such as digital inclusion, climate change and sustainability. Industry Services and Solutions underpins the technology and interoperability that make mobile work. Via our projects, working groups and promotional activities we facilitate the industry’s focus on areas such as 5G, Mobile IoT, fraud and security. And our technical services offer tools, data and resources to enable even more efficient and robust mobile experiences for users. Outreach provides the world’s largest platform, convening and informing the mobile ecosystem, at MWC Barcelona, Shanghai, Los Angeles and the M360 series, and through Mobile World Live and GSMA Intelligence with breaking news, insights and expert analysis. We invite you to find out more at gsma.com.

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Responsibilities

The Head of Policy will lead GSMA's engagements with government and international stakeholders, shaping policy and advocacy strategies for the Greater China region. This role involves building relationships with key ministries and regulators while advancing dialogues on critical technologies and policies.