Public Sector Partnerships - US

ElevenLabs

4d•Remote

About The Position

ElevenLabs is seeking an experienced leader to build its public sector business across the United States. The Public Sector Partnerships Manager will identify opportunities and build relationships with government institutions, connecting them with the company’s go-to-market team to drive adoption of ElevenLabs products and establish government as a durable revenue stream. The role also includes developing strategic partnerships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and civil society groups; representing ElevenLabs at conferences and industry events; monitoring regulatory developments; advising on policy; supporting internal policy development; and defining policy campaigns and impact initiatives. The role focuses on US government engagement and AI policy areas including governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights. The position is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States. ElevenLabs prefers candidates based in Washington, DC, New York, or California.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in public- and private-sector roles, such as in-house or firm roles, with a track record of government relationships that led to commercial or technology-adoption outcomes; experience limited to policy or regulatory roles is not sufficient.
A wide, current network across US government institutions, including federal departments, agencies, and state governments, with connections in healthcare, education, and transport.
Strong knowledge of the US AI policy landscape, including AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
Demonstrated success designing, advocating for, and influencing policy outcomes, as well as building coalitions.
Public policy experience across the United States.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government officials and other policymakers.
Fluency in English.
Genuine interest in the future of AI and emerging technologies.
Up-to-date knowledge of AI regulation and industry trends.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and make informed decisions quickly.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach focused on moving the business forward.

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying and opening doors for technology partnerships with government institutions is strongly preferred.
Contacts or experience across other Five Eyes markets.
Candidates based in Washington, DC, New York, or California are preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify government partnership opportunities across the United States, including in healthcare, education, transport, federal agencies, and other public sector entities, and connect government institutions with the go-to-market team to drive product adoption and deployment.
Build and maintain relationships across US federal departments, agencies, and state governments.
Promote adoption of ElevenLabs products and services in partnership with the go-to-market team.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and civil society groups.
Represent ElevenLabs at conferences and industry events and advance the company’s public policy goals.
Lead engagement with US government bodies and officials, focusing on AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
Monitor, analyze, and advise on emerging regulations affecting the company.
Support internal policy development with Legal, Safety, Security, and other teams.
Advise company leadership on regional policy trends and their business implications.
Define and implement policy campaigns and impact initiatives that advance company objectives.