Regional Lead, Public Affairs

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 deals, managing vendor and partner relationships and presenting deal 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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $222,000-$309,000 + 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

• Safeguard the data center lifecycle in existing and future markets through public affairs strategies and ongoing stakeholder engagement. Manage public affairs campaigns across multiple states, ensuring a cohesive and impactful strategy.
• Build and maintain critical relationships with government officials, community leaders, and key opinion formers to ensure a positive and sustainable operating environment for our facilities.
• Collaborate with a broad set of internal teams and external partners to bring projects from concept to completion, upholding the organization's highest standards.
• Serve as a key ambassador for Google by amplifying Google's economic, energy, sustainability, and social contributions with key stakeholders and third party groups. Translate initiatives into tangible local benefits, positioning Google's presence for growth and innovation.
• Lead a team of regional public affairs managers. Focus on scalable solutions across regions.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 14 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.
  
• Experience in people management.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing public affairs and campaign-style strategies to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Experience in people management with an ability to scale a team.
• Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Ability to represent the company externally in public forums, industry events, and other engagements.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and influencing skills.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 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
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year