Regional Manager, Google Cloud Policy & Public Affairs

Google LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 181,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Regional Manager for Google Cloud to lead government affairs and public policy in key state markets, collaborating with Google Cloud teams to shape policy and engage with governors’ offices, legislators, and trade associations to drive policy objectives. You will manage a network of lobbyists and support site development discussions.

Up to 50% travel. You will influence procurement, energy, tax policy and infrastructure initiatives, partnering with internal teams to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, industry, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
• Experience within state and local government.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional teams to deliver economic development projects, including navigating site selection, permitting and community engagement in heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience with government procurement processes.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.
• Manage and coordinate a network of lobbyists and public affairs firms to advance proactive policy engagement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, local elected officials, state agencies, local permitting authorities, and trade associations.
• Shape and advance the company’s positions on key issues, including government procurement, energy, tax policy, permitting, and infrastructure development.
• Partner with internal technical teams and external upstream and downstream stakeholder groups to advance technical infrastructure needs for our users and customers, ensuring a unified approach regarding economic, social and environmental benefits of Google Cloud investments in new and existing markets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Regional Manager for Google Cloud to lead government affairs and public policy in key state markets, collaborating with Google Cloud teams to shape policy and engage with governors’ offices, legislators, and trade associations to drive policy objectives. You will manage a network of lobbyists and support site development discussions.

Up to 50% travel. You will influence procurement, energy, tax policy and infrastructure initiatives, partnering with internal teams to align