EMEA/APAC Data Center Economic Development Director

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Amsterdam

Hybrid

EUR 224,000 - 229,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Director of Economic Community and Workforce Development in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will lead the global economic development program for data centers, collaborate with internal stakeholders and strategic vendors, and advocate for industry growth.

You will drive infrastructure labor initiatives and shape a sustainable workforce pipeline across regions. You will embed best practices in community engagement, work with education partners to close skills gaps, and align

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, or Economics or equivalent practical experience.
15 years of economic development experience within a corporate organization or similar.
Experience in people management and developing business partnerships.
Ability to communicate fluently in three regional languages.

Responsibilities

Unlock new markets, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve community and stakeholder engagement.
Lead industry coalitions, policy efforts, and mitigation of industry headwinds.
Grow a global community engagement team spanning Public Affairs and Workforce Development.
Develop talent pipelines and collaborate with education partners to bridge skills gaps.
Advocate for Google and the data center industry while aligning with company goals.