Regional Policy & Market Growth Lead — Cloud

Google LLC; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Oklahoma is seeking a Regional Manager, Market Development and Government Affairs for Google Cloud to lead policy and government affairs in key state and local markets. You will represent Google Cloud to state policymakers and IT decision makers, coordinating with internal teams to advance business growth and public policy objectives.

You will manage lobbyists, build stakeholder relationships, and engage with trade associations while traveling up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Google Cloud's policy and government affairs strategy for assigned regional states.
• Manage and coordinate a network of contract 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.

Skills

Policy experience

State/local government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC in Oklahoma is seeking a Regional Manager, Market Development and Government Affairs for Google Cloud to lead policy and government affairs in key state and local markets. You will represent Google Cloud to state policymakers and IT decision makers, coordinating with internal teams to advance business growth and public policy objectives.

You will manage lobbyists, build stakeholder relationships, and engage with trade associations while traveling up to 50% as needed.