JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Public Affairs team focuses on telling our story to decision-makers, opinion formers, and data center communities. We are focused on creating inclusive, strategic, and scalable solutions that have authentic and universal impact.

As a Public Affairs Manager for APAC and India, you will advise on how to shape our data center initiatives in a way that is aligned to state and local government priorities. You will lead the maximization of partner opportunities to partner with state and local institutions and tell the story of our data center commitment.

Qualifications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance and safeguard the data center lifecycle.
• Manage our economic, sustainability, and social contributions to create connections between technology and modern life.
• Execute our community grants programs while building our public policy and community engagement activities in an organized way.
• Provide public policy through leadership, assist in building our workforce development pipeline, and build relationships within Google and externally by networking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
• At least 6 years of experience working on political communications or technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, private sector, or relevant industry associations.
• Ability to communicate in Hindi fluently to drive discussions with key stakeholders and local communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with public policy teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Experience executing cross-functional projects.
• Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and political/communication skills.