Public Affairs Manager, Data Center Growth (Remote)

Google LLC; Kansas; Remote; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Strategic Negotiator and Public Affairs Manager to shape data center initiatives in Kansas and beyond. The role involves leading public affairs strategies, negotiating with multi-state stakeholders, and partnering across internal teams to maximize local impact and investment.

As part of Google’s Public Affairs and AI and Infrastructure teams, you’ll influence policy alignment, communicate our long-term commitments, and drive opportunities for sustainable growth in a

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 relationships with government officials, community leaders, and key opinion formers to secure a positive operating environment for Google facilities.
• Develop, lead, and execute complex public affairs strategies across multiple states, safeguarding data center life-cycle.
• Advocate for Google's priorities, communicating economic, energy, sustainability, and social contributions locally.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive data center market development projects end-to-end.
• Translate corporate and technical initiatives into visible local benefits aligned with community priorities.

Skills

Negotiation

Public policy

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical infrastructure

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Strategic Negotiator and Public Affairs Manager to shape data center initiatives in Kansas and beyond. The role involves leading public affairs strategies, negotiating with multi-state stakeholders, and partnering across internal teams to maximize local impact and investment.

As part of Google’s Public Affairs and AI and Infrastructure teams, you’ll influence policy alignment, communicate our long-term commitments, and drive opportunities for sustainable growth in a