Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

Role Overview

Join Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team as a pivotal member managing government relations across regions and product lines. This role involves leading campaigns and initiatives to influence policy shaping technology's future. You will act as a liaison, translating external insights into internal strategy and steering complex projects to fruition in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Marketing, Trust and Safety, and Public Relations teams to embed public policy priorities into product strategy and regional rollouts.
• Act as Google's representative before government officials, industry groups, and thought leaders to influence policy discussions around responsible technology use.
• Conduct continuous monitoring, research, and assessment of regional policy developments to steer advocacy efforts.
• Design and implement advocacy campaigns with defined, actionable objectives aligned with Google's interests.
• Anticipate legislative trends, assess their impact on Google's business and users, and develop strategic proactive responses.
• Communicate complex technical policy issues clearly to external audiences and keep internal teams informed of political and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in policy analysis and advocacy related to technology sectors or their regulatory frameworks.
• Seven or more years working within governments, think tanks, advocacy organizations, technology industry groups, or corporate public policy teams.
• Fluency in Arabic and English to effectively manage client relationships within the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Law, or a relevant technical field.
• Proven ability to perform well in high-pressure environments, making sound decisions during crises.
• Experience integrating public policy with business strategies and corporate development goals.
• Capability to independently lead large-scale projects to successful completion.
• Track record of leading advocacy campaigns and representing organizations before senior policymakers.
• Strong networking, government relations, investigative, political, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Google is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Qualified individuals with criminal histories are also considered as per legal guidelines. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.