Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead -Singapore

Product area

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.

Job

description

As 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.

Additional job

description

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.

Qualifications

Job

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.

Minimum

qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical

experience.

10 years of experience with

working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks,

public interest groups, law, or a related industry

association.

10 years of experience with

working in public affairs, political communications, or political

campaigns, or within

government

Preferred

qualifications

Experience with Internet technologies and the policy

environments with latest trends and information on the technical

and regulatory issues.

Knowledge policymaker

communications and values with the ability to work in a matrixed

organization.

Knowledge of the Internet in a

modern society.

Ability to represent

Government Affairs and Public Policy in executive internal

meetings.