Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers

XThe application window will be open until at least June 11, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.

• 6 years of experience in technology public affairs

• Experience working on technology policy issues or communications within government, think tanks, public interest groups, private sector, or relevant industry associations

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading cross-functional programs or projects.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Experience working with public policy teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and political/communication skills.

About the job

Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. As Google's products and services scale the globe, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future -- everything from underwater cables to physical data center space. As a Strategic Negotiator, you combine your deep market knowledge of a given sector with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions to support Google's infrastructure growth. You'll work with specific project teams on negotiating deals, managing vendor and partner relationships and presenting deal recommendations to our Tech leadership. Your successful negotiations have the potential to save Google millions of dollars in operating costs and impact every part of the business.

The Data Center Public Affairs team focuses on telling our story to decision-makers, opinion formers, and data center communities. We are focused on creating inclusive, strategic, and scalable solutions that have authentic and universal impact.

As a Data Center Public Affairs Manager, you will advise on how to shape our data center initiatives in a way that is aligned to state and local government priorities. You will lead the maximization of partner opportunities to partner with state and local institutions and tell the story of our data center commitment.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $139,000-$207,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and safeguard the data center lifecycle.

• Combine creativity and intellectual standards with the organization in order to manage projects across the Central United States region.

• Manage our economic, sustainability, and social contributions to create connections between technology and modern life.

• Execute our community grants programs while building our public policy and community engagement activities in an organized way.

• Provide public policy through leadership, assist in building our workforce development pipeline, and build relationships within Google and externally by networking.

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