Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships Lead

Google; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Public Affairs team seeks a Manager to shape data center initiatives and align with state priorities. You will lead government relations, develop strategies, and align cross-functional teams to deliver local impact.

Based in New Albany, OH, you will travel up to 35% and collaborate with internal teams to tell Google's story while supporting infrastructure growth and community partnerships.

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, 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 center 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 center 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

Public policy

Cross-functional

Infrastructure development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google's Public Affairs team seeks a Manager to shape data center initiatives and align with state priorities. You will lead government relations, develop strategies, and align cross-functional teams to deliver local impact.

Based in New Albany, OH, you will travel up to 35% and collaborate with internal teams to tell Google's story while supporting infrastructure growth and community partnerships.