Spain and Portugal Government Affairs Manager

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Cisco is seeking a government affairs and public policy professional to join its general Government Affairs team. Based in Madrid and reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs for Europe, the role involves leading Cisco’s government engagements and public policy efforts throughout Spain and Portugal.

Meet the Team
We are a global team of government and public policy experts who represent Cisco at the highest levels of government, building relationships, advancing policy goals, and educating governments about the technology industry.

Your Impact
As Spain and Portugal Government Affairs Manager, you will represent Cisco with leaders at all levels, facilitate engagement, formulate and implement policy solutions that advance Cisco’s business, and help power an inclusive future.

Key Responsibilities

Cultivate relationships with key government leaders, elected officials, and policymakers to convey Cisco’s perspective

Engage Cisco in local policymaking and regulatory processes, including industry coalitions, hearings, and meetings

Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance public policy initiatives

Support public sector sales and business development teams with policy initiatives

Monitor and analyze political and policy trends across Spain and Portugal





Prepare and present position papers, regulatory filings, testimony, and briefings

Work closely with Cisco’s leadership in Spain and Portugal and other senior executives globally, providing clear explanations of regulatory matters

Foster cross-border collaboration with Government Affairs colleagues in Europe and globally

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of political and public policy experience from government, corporate affairs, trade associations, law firms, or public policy institutions

Comprehensive understanding of Spain and Portugal’s political and regulatory landscape

Familiarity with public policy issues affecting the technology industry locally and globally

Near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in telecommunications and technology sectors

Strong political judgment and relationship-building skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and advocacy skills

Professional proficiency in Portuguese

Degree in political science, business, law, economics, or related field

Travel Requirements
Travel throughout Spain and Portugal, and occasionally wider.

Why Cisco
At Cisco, we innovate for 40 years building solutions that power how humans and technology work together. Our technology fuels global impact and offers limitless growth opportunities. xqbhyrx We collaborate with empathy to achieve big goals worldwide.

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📌 Government Affairs Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Cisco
📍 Madrid