Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) organization leads the company’s engagement with governments and relevant third parties in the formation and execution of public policy that benefits innovation and tech progress.
As a member of our organization, you will help educate policymakers and key opinion formers, advise internal teams on the political landscape, and work across Google to develop coherent, strategic plans to advocate for Google’s public policy priorities.The GAPP Platforms and Devices Products team focuses on Android, Play, Chrome and Pixel product areas to advise on public policy issues. We work closely with PR, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Partnerships, and other teams within GAPP to develop consistent public policy strategies and positions to share on Google’s behalf to relevant stakeholders. Our mission is to help Google, governments, and civil society responsibly navigate the social, political and economic issues of our time.
Responsibilities
- Influence cross-organizational collaborations to align team decisions with overarching policy objectives.
- Manage multiple complex, cross-market workstreams in support of the director.
- Develop and lead the trade strategy for Platforms and Devices in APAC, in close coordination with Washington DC and key markets based teams.
- Build and manage relationships with the industry stakeholders (including the US embassies in key markets), assess the need for industry associations or coalitions, and develop relevant strategic plans.
- Create new ways to advance our equities, with a particular focus on the APAC market.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
- 10 years of experience working in public affairs, political communications, or political campaigns, or within government.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA degree.
- Government experience related to trade negotiations.
- Experience working with or in think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy organizations.
- Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional collaborations within global teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in political context and technology policies, with a deep understanding of Google's products and business strategy.