- 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 stakeholders to determine 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 stakeholders.
- 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.
- 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.
- Creative and strategic 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.
- Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives.
- A team player who is comfortable working in a matrixed organization to drive forward business value creation is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing contract lobbyists and working as an internal lobbyist for a private company is strongly preferred.
- Advanced political acumen and the ability to connect with stakeholders from all backgrounds.
- Must be comfortable 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.
- Salary Range: $130,000 – $140,000 Base + Bonus
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
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Senior Manager, Public Policy, NA - Lawford, United Kingdom - Vantage Data Centers
Description
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Global Marketing and Public Policy Department
The Global Marketing and Public Policy team is responsible for Vantage's brand, identity and public positioning in the global marketplace. The team further leads public and analyst relations, as well as public affairs, to ensure all constituents are educated on Vantage's products and services while advancing the company's position on data center policies. The team partners with site selection, development, construction, engineering, legal, and other departments to grow market share, acquire and retain customers, navigate through regulatory and policy developments, mitigate risk, and expand into new geographies. We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers who strive for excellence and value-creation in our work. We practice empathy, humility, and accountability and we strive to support and empower each other to promote the value that Vantage generates for our customers, investors, employees, and communities.
Position Overview
In this newly created role, the Public Policy Senior Manager - West, North America will be primarily responsible for implementing and reporting on the company's state and local public affairs program in key markets including Arizona, California, and Washington. The Public Policy Senior Manager will partner with various internal stakeholders to determine Vantage's policy priorities, build relationships with key stakeholders, and engage at the state and local level to advocate for Vantage's position on a variety of issues, including energy, sustainability, tax, economic development, and land use. This role will be an integral part of driving forward end-to-end market success as Vantage grows in the region. This includes supporting initial market intelligence and land selection, through the development and across the operation of our data centers. This role will also be responsible for establishing regulatory and policy environments that support Vantage's economic development, access to energy, community engagement, and sustainability strategies.
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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
