Communications Manager, Customer and Partner, AI Infrastructure

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks 13 paid holidays per year Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA . Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications within the technology sector. Preferred qualifications Experience working on customer and partner programs that require cross-functional collaboration, as well as interaction with other companies. Ability to quickly learn about various companies, and understand their relationship with Google. Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines while crafting compelling narratives and building relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management capabilities. About the Job As a member of the Google Cloud Communications team, you will collaborate with other cross‑functional teams to communicate with journalists and thought leaders, develop specific communications materials and devise thought‑leadership campaigns. You'll understand the power of Google’s Cloud products and tell the story of how we help our customers innovate. You'll engage in face‑to‑face meetings with internal executives and external opinion formers, and develop print and web‑based materials supporting these campaigns. Google’s AI infrastructure is the foundation that enables Gemini‑powered breakthroughs across Google’s most iconic products and for our Cloud customers. We don’t just power AI; we accelerate the delivery of helpful, planetary‑scale experiences that are only possible because of the unique way our infrastructure has been developed. In this role, you will be part of the team shaping the communications strategy for our AI infrastructure portfolio. You will be responsible for managing customer and partner relationships, maintaining connections with journalists and influencers, and developing written materials and campaigns. Additionally, you will create new programs to counter misinformation that interferes with our business and our ability to serve users. You will be involved in collaborating with executives across the organization, leveraging an understanding of the technologies and policies impacting the industry today. We help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders—and our own employees—about the benefits of Google’s products, our distinctive company culture/values and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. You are quick‑witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and can manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. Things happen quickly at Google, and to do great work, you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross‑functionally with partners across PR, Communications, Marketing, Product, and beyond. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $142,000-$205,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Develop and manage a pipeline of partner announcements and proof points. Lead on major customer announcements, many of which require executive engagement. Act as the primary communications liaison for partner‑led announcements. Contribute to the overall AI infrastructure communications program as needed, driving consistent messaging. Ensure Google Cloud’s value proposition is clearly represented in third‑party press releases and events. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google