Public Affairs Lead, Regional Data Centers

Google; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers role spans New Albany, OH and Detroit, MI, guiding strategic negotiations and public policy engagement to support Google's data center expansion. You will build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to create a positive operating environment for facilities.

Lead multi-state campaigns, coordinate with internal teams, and translate corporate and technical initiatives into tangible local

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.

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 centre life cycle across both existing and future markets.
• Serve as a key ambassador and advocate for Google’s priorities, amplifying our 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 centre market development projects seamlessly from concept to completion.
• Translate corporate and technical initiatives into tangible, highly visible local benefits that align with and support community priorities.

Skills

Negotiation & deal structuring

Public policy collaboration

Infrastructure development knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google’s Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers role spans New Albany, OH and Detroit, MI, guiding strategic negotiations and public policy engagement to support Google's data center expansion. You will build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to create a positive operating environment for facilities.

Lead multi-state campaigns, coordinate with internal teams, and translate corporate and technical initiatives into tangible local