Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers

Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers corporate_fare Google place Oklahoma, USA laptop_windows Remote eligible bar_chart Advanced Advanced Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. info_outline

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Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.

Remote location:

Oklahoma, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in public affairs. Experience working on political communications, or technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, private sector, or relevant industry associations.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience developing and executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions. Experience working with public policy teams and a variety of cross-functional stakeholders. Experience working in Oklahoma external affairs. Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and to operate in a changing environment. Ability to travel up to 25% of time as needed. 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 Public Affairs team is responsible for building Google's reputation and presence among key decision-makers and in the markets where we operate. We create scalable solutions that deliver authentic impact. As the Public Affairs Manager, you will be on the front lines of this effort, acting as an advisor who shapes our data center initiatives to align with local and state priorities. You will be a leader, identifying and maximizing partnership opportunities with local institutions to effectively tell the story of Google's commitment and long-term investment. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $177,000-$257,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 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 . Responsibilities Safeguard the data center life-cycle in existing and future data center markets through public affairs strategies and ongoing stakeholder engagement. Build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, and opinion formers to ensure a positive and sustainable operating environment for our facilities. Manage public affairs campaigns across multiple states, ensuring a cohesive strategy. Collaborate with internal and external partners to bring projects from concept to completion, upholding the standards of the organization. Serve as an ambassador by amplifying Google's economic, energy, sustainability, and social contributions with stakeholders.