Google

Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Platforms and Devices

Google$141K — $206K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 7 years in technology policy within government, think tanks, or industry associations
  • Advanced degree in relevant fields preferred
  • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures
  • Strong communication and investigative skills
  • Established network in government and industry sectors

Responsibilities

  • Shape and influence public policy landscape through strategic campaigns
  • Organize and communicate project plans to stakeholders effectively
  • Manage external consultants for health and home initiatives
  • Advise various teams on public policy implications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy strategies

Benefits

  • Flexible working location options
  • Opportunity to engage in impactful public policy initiatives
  • Access to a broad network of industry leaders
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
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X 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.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or industry associations.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in policy, communications, law or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity within large organizations and get things done.
  • Excellent personal, investigative, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Excellent network of professional contacts and relationships in government, think tanks, industry associations, and media.


About the job

As a member of Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You'll combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you'll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.

The Platforms and Devices Products team supports the Android, Play, Chrome and Pixel product areas to advise on public policy issues. We work closely with Communications, Marketing, Legal, Partnerships, and other teams within Google to develop consistent public policy strategies and positions to share with relevant stakeholders around the world.

Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company's engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others' views and opinions, and distill and share the company's perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $141000 - $206000 (USD) 15% bonus target bonus equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Identify opportunities to proactively shape policy landscape. Develop and execute campaigns that accomplish Google's goals.
  • Organize, manage, and communicate critical plans and initiatives to internal stakeholders. Demonstrate the discipline to manage competing projects with tight deadlines.
  • Manage external consultants and third-party advisors for health and home-related initiatives to support team objectives.
  • Advise product, engineering, legal and external communications teams through a public policy lens.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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