Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers
Google· Public Affairs
Remote$150k - $217kFull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Google’s Public Affairs and Strategic Negotiation teams drive infrastructure growth and reputation-building for data centers. This role focuses on shaping local and state priorities, developing multi-state public affairs strategies, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support data center initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain critical relationships with government officials, community leaders, and key opinion formers to secure a positive, sustainable, and collaborative operating environment for our facilities.
- Develop, lead, and execute complex, multi-state public affairs strategies and campaigns that proactively safeguard the data center life-cycle across both existing and future markets.
- Serve as a key ambassador and advocate for Google’s priorities, amplifying economic, energy, sustainability, and social contributions to position our presence as a local team for growth and innovation.
- Partner closely with a broad range of internal teams and external stakeholders to drive data center market development projects seamlessly from concept to completion.
- Translate corporate and technical initiatives into visible local benefits that align with and support community priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 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.
- Ability to travel up to 35% of the time as needed.
Skills
Required:Public policy and government relationsStrategic planning and campaign management
Benefits
- Learn more about benefits at Google (link provided in description).
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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