Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships Lead

Google; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its future growth, negotiating agreements and managing vendor relationships to save operating costs. You will work with cross-functional project teams and present recommendations to Tech leadership.

The Public Affairs Manager role focuses on shaping data center initiatives to align with local priorities and developing partnerships with local institutions to drive growth and investment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience leading negotiations or 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 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

Negotiations leadership

Public policy collaboration

Cross-functional coordination

Technical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its future growth, negotiating agreements and managing vendor relationships to save operating costs. You will work with cross-functional project teams and present recommendations to Tech leadership.

The Public Affairs Manager role focuses on shaping data center initiatives to align with local priorities and developing partnerships with local institutions to drive growth and investment.