Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead
7 hours ago
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 a related industry association.
- 10 years of experience working in public affairs, political communications, or political campaigns, or within government.
- Experience with Internet technologies, the surrounding policy environments, and current technical and regulatory issues.
- Knowledge of policymaker communications and values, with the ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
- Knowledge of the Internet in a modern society.
- Ability to represent Government Affairs and Public Policy in executive internal meetings.
About the jobAs 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.
In this role, you will lead Google's engagement with governments and stakeholders in Singapore. You will be responsible for developing and executing government affairs and public policy initiatives that support Google's business goals and values. You will be building and managing relationships with industry partners, non-profit organizations, academics, and other allies. You will also be crucial in monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, providing insights to the teams. You will provide expert guidance during regulatory tests or crises, protecting Google's interests.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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute public policy strategies aligned with Google's objectives in Singapore, representing the company externally at the highest levels of government and policymaking.
- Lead policy campaigns, advocate for Google's interests on issues including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, content regulation, anti-scam efforts, and engagements to drive favorable outcomes.
- Build and manage the network of industry partners, non-profit groups, and academic allies to support policies that promote an open, user-focused online environment.
- Ensure internal coordination and information flow with local and global colleagues, providing counsel to cross-functional teams and executive leadership on policy matters.
- Monitor and analyze legislative developments, provide recommendations on business impact and expert guidance during regulatory crises to safeguard Google's interests.
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