Associate Director, Industry Affairs

Associate Director, Industry Affairs

External Job Title: Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA

Position type: Full-time, permanent

Location: United States – Washington DC

Job family: Industry and Government Affairs

About Your Business Area/Department:

Amadeus IT Group is a Spanish-headquartered travel technology company, listed on the Spanish stock exchange and headquartered in Madrid. It provides the technology that connects the travel ecosystem — distribution and booking platforms for airlines, hotels, travel agencies and other travel providers, plus IT solutions such as passenger service, departure control and hospitality systems.

Operating globally across airlines, airports, hotels, rail and travel sellers, its technology supports a large share of the world's travel bookings and traveler journeys every year.

Amadeus' Industry and Government Affairs team anticipates, shapes and responds to the regulatory, policy and institutional developments that affect our business. Working hand in hand with Business Units, Legal, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications, the team represents Amadeus with governments, regulators, trade associations, diplomatic services and industry coalitions around the world. In the United States, one of our most strategically important markets, the team protects Amadeus' market access and competitive position, reduces regulatory uncertainty and turns institutional intelligence into commercial advantage.

Summary of the role:

As Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA, you will define and execute Amadeus' US industry, regulatory and government affairs strategy. You will own senior external engagement with institutional decision makers, trade associations, Congressional and Senate stakeholders, diplomatic services and relevant US public bodies, and you will drive internal alignment on Amadeus' positions across Business Units, Legal, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications.

This is a senior, high-visibility role with genuine ownership. You will set the US advocacy roadmap, ensure there are no surprises on political and regulatory developments, convert intelligence into recommendations for executive decision makers, and strengthen Amadeus' reputation and influence across the US institutional ecosystem, while supporting concrete business development opportunities.

In this role you’ll:

• Own and lead the US industry and regulatory affairs strategy, including the annual advocacy roadmap, stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.

• Anticipate, assess and escalate the regulatory, political and geopolitical developments that affect Amadeus' US business, competitive position and market access.

• Lead senior-level engagement with US institutional stakeholders, trade associations, diplomatic services, government contacts, chambers of commerce and external advisers.

• Drive executive alignment on Amadeus positions, advocacy messages and response strategies together with Business Units, Legal, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications.

• Lead cross-functional working groups and transversal initiatives covering US regulatory priorities, strategic industry issues and business development opportunities.

• Represent Amadeus externally in selected senior forums, conferences and institutional meetings to strengthen our visibility, credibility and influence.

• Translate regulatory and institutional intelligence into business impact, from risk mitigation to opportunity identification in support of US growth objectives.

• Measure and report outcomes against engagement plans, policy objectives, market access priorities and business development contribution.

About the ideal candidate:

• A university degree in Economics, Business, Law, International Relations, Public Policy or a related field. Equivalent senior professional experience is equally welcome.

• A minimum of 15 to 20 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, industry affairs or strategic stakeholder management.

• A proven track record leading complex advocacy strategies in highly regulated environments, with direct exposure to senior government, industry and corporate decision makers.

• Documented results in relationship building and influencing at institutional, public policy, government or trade association level, including the coordination of external advisers, coalitions and advocacy partners.

• Sound knowledge of the US political, regulatory and institutional landscape and how it affects technology, travel, digital services and market access.

• Strong understanding of the geopolitical trends shaping EU-US relations, trade, digital policy, AI, data, competition and travel technology.

• Excellent executive presence: senior stakeholder influence, negotiation and coalition-building, and confident presentation to institutional and internal audiences.

• Strategic and geopolitical thinking, with the ability to connect regulatory developments to business implications, financial exposure and growth opportunities.

• Sound judgement, discretion and maturity in handling sensitive political, regulatory and reputational issues.

• Full professional proficiency in English. Spanish or other languages relevant to inter-national stakeholder engagement are a plus.

What we can offer you:

• Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.

• Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.

• Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.

Working at Amadeus, you will find

• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

• 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

• 🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

• 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

• 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

• 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veterans status, sexual orientation, gender expression, perception, or identity, marital status, mental or physical disability status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to performance of work involved.

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