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Head of Public Policy

Finland, Helsinki · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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We are looking for a Head of Public Policy to shape the regulatory and institutional landscape around European sovereign cloud infrastructure and lead Aiven's company-wide policy work. Your mission is to influence how 'sovereign cloud' is defined in European policy, ensuring that sovereignty means more than data residency. In practice you will be creating the narrative and forming the landscape for a new category around truly sovereign and open-source cloud infrastructure.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and execute Aiven's public policy strategy centred on true European sovereignty and open-source
  • Ensure this strategy is tightly integrated with Aiven's roadmap and commercial objectives
  • Create the True Sovereign Cloud category
  • Push the open-source sovereignty narrative into new audiences like government decision makers, universities, and the next generation of public sector technology leaders to build long-term category ownership
  • Position Aiven as a credible and trusted voice in European cloud sovereignty and AI infrastructure policy through exceptional thought leadership
  • Engage with EU institutions, national governments, and standards bodies to advocate for sovereign cloud definitions that prioritise European ownership, control and open-source principles
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with senior government officials and institutional stakeholders
  • Track certification timelines, procurement frameworks, budget signals, and political developments across European markets
  • Translate these into actionable intelligence that enables Aiven to engage earlier and more effectively than competitors
  • Partner with marketing to ensure policy positions feed into public narrative and thought leadership
  • Partner with product and engineering to ensure Aiven's offering meets evolving certification and compliance requirements
  • Engage directly with early design-partner customers in regulated industries to validate requirements and understand the customer needs first hand

Requirements

  • Deep experience working at the intersection of technology policy, government relations, and European regulation
  • Understanding how EU policy gets made not just in theory, but through direct involvement in shaping frameworks, certification schemes, or procurement standards
  • Existing relationships with senior government officials, EU institution stakeholders or defence and security procurement leaders
  • Understanding cloud infrastructure and open-source technology well enough to engage credibly with both policymakers and engineering teams
  • Excellent taste and conviction on why open-source and European-controlled infrastructure matters
  • Seniority to turn that into simple narratives for a minister, a procurement officer, or a room full of policy advisors
  • True passion to create a European category king in the cloud market
  • Thrive in ambiguity and move fast without waiting for permission

What we offer

  • Participate in Aiven's equity plan
  • Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy
  • Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success
  • Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
  • Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program
  • Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
  • Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast
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