[Remote] Senior Manager, Public Policy, Central, NA

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Public Policy Senior Manager will implement and report on the company’s public affairs program, advocate for policy priorities, and engage with stakeholders to support Vantage’s growth in key markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives in North America
• Research, identify, and track current and emerging policy issues across geographies, and engage internal partners to figure out the company’s position, priorities, and risks
• Develop a strategy to navigate and impact policy objectives; engage with state and local governments to advance the company’s public policy interests
• Collaborate with Vantage’s design, sustainability, tax, legal, and construction teams on key issues, establishing a cadence of regular briefings
• Engage in pre-development processes, researching policy drivers in new markets, understanding and pursuing local tax incentives and funding programs for data center development, and with permit and zoning as necessary
• Manage contract lobbyists, association memberships, and coalition partnerships
• Draft positioning statements/documents; prepare decks and talking points for meetings, as well as briefings for executives and key internal partners
• Attend local meetings to testify/comment on Vantage’s behalf
• Participate in various chambers, associations, and coalitions as a proponent of the data center industry
• Partner with marketing to develop messaging, positioning, collateral, and public relations materials
• Promote Vantage’s commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity; engage in the community supporting Vantage’s role as a good corporate citizen

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in economic development, government relations, and/or community engagement desired
• Experience learning business needs and representing those interests before government officials
• Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives
• Must at ease balancing multiple priorities with shifting timelines and objectives
• Significant travel is anticipated. Travel includes visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, regional meetings and hearings, etc. Travel may increase over time as the business evolves
• Creative and critical thinking and the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them is desired
• Beneficial to have experience working on policies related to energy, artificial intelligence, taxes, sustainability, infrastructure development
• A standout colleague who enjoys working in a matrixed organization to drive forward business value creation is strongly preferred
• Experience leading contract lobbyists and working as an internal lobbyist for a private company is strongly preferred
• Advanced political acumen and the ability to connect with collaborators from all backgrounds

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Many other additional voluntary benefits

Company Overview

• Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://vantage-dc.com.

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