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Public Policy Manager

Aquent
York, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 12/26/2025 CLOSED ON 1/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Policy Manager position at Aquent?

Ready to make a real difference in how a global tech giant tackles legal and regulatory challenges? As a Public Policy Manager with our client, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging AI and automation to streamline operations and mitigate risk. This is a chance to shape the future of compliance in the tech industry.

About The Company

Our client is a leading force in the tech world, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They are committed to building a safer and more transparent online experience for billions of users worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and impactful team at the intersection of law, technology, and operations.

About Your Role

You will lead the charge in identifying and implementing cutting-edge AI and automation solutions to transform legal and compliance workflows. Partnering with product, engineering, and business teams, you’ll drive the adoption of these tools, ensuring seamless integration and measurable impact. Your analytical skills will be essential as you track key performance indicators, visualize data, and present compelling insights to influence strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the identification and implementation of automation opportunities within legal and compliance operations.
  • Oversee automation and AI projects from inception to completion, managing roadmaps, milestones, risks, and stakeholder communication.
  • Champion the adoption of automation and AI tools across various teams, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track return on investment (ROI), and drive continuous improvement.
  • Utilize data visualization and analysis to craft compelling narratives that inform decision-making.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risks, roadblocks, and dependencies, escalating issues as needed.
  • Maintain meticulous documentation, including project plans, opportunity trackers, and action items.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or program management, or equivalent education in a related field.
  • Proven track record of implementing automation and AI-driven initiatives in operational workflows and/or compliance.
  • Solid understanding of AI capabilities and their practical application within operations.
  • Familiarity with legal, public policy, or regulatory domains, including audit, control/safeguard management, and legal/regulatory risks in tech.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience with executive-level presentations.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience building cross-functional relationships.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Advanced understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI applications.
  • Experience with data analysis tools like SQL or Tableau.
  • Basic coding/scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
  • Six Sigma or other process automation certification.
  • Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $92.09 to $102.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it’s important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.

Working Here, You’ll

  • Be part of their mission of community building
  • Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry
  • Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode
  • Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $92 - $102

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