Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers

Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers Location: Chicago, IL, USA (in-office) or remote options: Indiana, USA; Minnesota, USA. 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 25% of the time. Preferred qualifications Experience developing and executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions. Experience executing cross-functional projects. Experience working in Public Affairs within West Texas. Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and operate independently and in a fast-moving environment. Excellent political/communication skills and ability to speak publicly on behalf of the company. About the job Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. As Google's products and services scale the globe, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future — everything from underwater cables to physical data center space. As a Strategic Negotiator, you combine your deep market knowledge of a given sector with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions to support Google's infrastructure growth. You'll work with specific project teams on negotiating agreements, managing vendor and partner relationships and presenting agreement recommendations to our Tech leadership. Your successful negotiations have the potential to save Google millions of dollars in operating costs and impact every part of the business. The Public Affairs team is responsible for building Google's reputation and presence among key decision-makers and in the markets where we operate. We create strategic, scalable solutions that deliver authentic impact. As the Public Affairs Manager, you will be on the front lines of this effort, acting as a strategic advisor who shapes our data center initiatives to align with local and state priorities. You will be a leader, identifying and maximizing partnership opportunities with local institutions to effectively tell the story of Google's commitment and long-term investment. 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. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.