State & Local Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager
Core
Advancing Equinix's public policy and government affairs agenda across key U.S. state and local markets to support digital infrastructure growth.
Role type
State & Local Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager
Builds
Advocacy strategies, community engagement initiatives, and policy support for state, local, and education (SLED) markets.
Domain
Digital Infrastructure / Public Policy / Government Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government relations, policy strategy development, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, regulatory advocacy, strategic messaging, team leadership
Preferred skills
Prior service in legislative/regulatory bodies, digital infrastructure experience, environmental/sustainability policy knowledge, government procurement expertise, local/state tax policy knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify emerging public policy issues and develop strategies to influence the external environment; lead the day-to-day portfolio of public policy and government affairs at the US state and local level; devise and execute community engagement initiatives; develop public policy strategies to support public sales teams; oversee consultants and contingent workers; participate in public policy coalitions and trade associations; develop working relationships with key policy makers and regulators; educate employees and policymakers on Equinix's role and commitments.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
