Communications Manager, Technical Infrastructure

About the role

Google’s technical infrastructure – its global network of data centers and fiber-optic cables – is the essential foundation powering all our products and AI capabilities across Alphabet. Our team promotes and defends Google’s technical infrastructure story which includes the community and energy programs that make our infrastructure possible. As part of the Google Cloud Communications team in Global Communications and Public Affairs (GCPA), it’s our job to help inform and educate customers, partners, opinion leaders, and our own employees about the benefits of our products, our company culture and values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day.

Responsibilities

• Drive the global external communications strategy for Google’s infrastructure, including data centers and subsea cables, in high-growth geographic regions.
• Develop, write, and edit compelling communications materials, including statements, story pitches, and announcements.
• Be a trusted advisor and thought partner to key business partners.
• Cultivate media and partner relationships to drive awareness, excitement, and factual reporting about Google’s global infrastructure.
• Manage crisis communications scenarios when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in external communications with experience in the enterprise technology industry.
• PREFERRED qualifications: Experience working in the cloud computing or enterprise technology space, experience with well-developed and maintained media relationships across business and technology press, ability to quickly learn about various areas of public policy and infrastructure, ability to think strategically and develop creative communication strategies that drive results, excellent project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to craft compelling narratives and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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

Pay & Schedule

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