Public Affairs Manager, New Market Development
About The Position
The Public Affairs Manager will help build Google's reputation and presence among key decision-makers and in the markets where Google operates. The role is part of the AI and Infrastructure team and focuses on public affairs strategies that support data center market development and Google's infrastructure growth. The manager will build relationships with government officials, community leaders, and other key opinion formers; advocate for Google's priorities and contributions; and work with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance projects from concept to completion. The position requires travel up to 40% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
- Experience working with public policy teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with technical infrastructure developments and executing cross-functional projects.
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and executing public affairs campaigns and strategies to deliver solutions across multiple markets.
- Experience leading campaigns or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement and operate in a changing environment.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, influencing skills, and ability to operate separately.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, and key opinion formers to support a positive, sustainable, and collaborative operating environment for facilities.
- Develop, lead, and execute complex, multi-state public affairs strategies and campaigns to safeguard the data center lifecycle across existing and future markets.
- Represent and advocate for Google's priorities, highlighting its economic, energy, sustainability, and social contributions to position its presence as a local engine for growth and innovation.
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive data center market development projects from concept to completion.
- Translate corporate and technical initiatives into visible local benefits that align with and support community priorities.
Benefits
- 20% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
