Data Center Public Affairs Expert & Strategic Negotiator

Google; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure and manage vendor relationships for scalable data center growth. You will combine market knowledge with technical insight to negotiate cost-effective solutions and present recommendations to Tech leadership.

The role involves coordinating with site development, utilities, and regulatory officials to ensure a healthy portfolio of development sites and a strong regional strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in data center operations or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience communicating data center operations to varied audiences and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for municipal hearings and community forums.

Responsibilities

• Deploy on short notice to contested municipal hearings and community town halls.
• Deliver sworn expert testimony before regulatory bodies and legislative committees.
• Create standardized operation playbooks and rapid-response one-pagers for public affairs teams.
• Translate complex physical engineering systems into accessible narratives for neighbors and officials.
• Collaborate with site selection, planning, and data center operations teams to drive market efforts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, public policy, or equivalent practical data center operations experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure and manage vendor relationships for scalable data center growth. You will combine market knowledge with technical insight to negotiate cost-effective solutions and present recommendations to Tech leadership.

The role involves coordinating with site development, utilities, and regulatory officials to ensure a healthy portfolio of development sites and a strong regional strategy.