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Vantage Data Centers · 4 days ago

Senior Manager, Public Policy, Economic Development, NA

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, focused on powering and connecting technology for major companies. The Senior Manager, Public Policy – Economic Development will be responsible for creating and managing the company's economic development program in North America, advocating for Vantage's position with government entities and partners to secure incentives and benefits.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Create and implement a strategic economic development engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at all levels of government in North America

Research, identify and track current and emerging issues and trends around economic development across North America, engage internal partners to determine the company’s position, priorities, and risks, and actions to take

Develop and implement a strategy to navigate and achieve economic development objectives; engage with state, provincial, and local governments, especially economic development organizations and decision-makers, to advance the company’s public policy interests

Collaborate closely with internal team members including Global Public Policy colleagues, New Site Development, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Construction, and Operations teams on key issues and workstreams, 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 approvals and zoning decisions as necessary

Lead relevant consultants, association memberships, and coalition partnerships

Draft strategy and other public policy documents as required; prepare decks and talking points for meetings, as well as briefings for executives and key internal customers

Negotiate on behalf of Vantage to obtain the best possible outcomes for the company and communities we call home through economic development programs

Attend select federal, state and 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 and other teams 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

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualification

Economic developmentGovernment relationsPublic policy advocacyStrategic planningStakeholder engagementPolitical savvyCreative thinkingCritical thinkingWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

5-7 years of hands-on experience in economic development in North America. Preference will be given for candidates with experience in economic development for large capital-intensive projects

Experience learning business needs and representing those interests before economic developers

Demonstrated creative and critical thinking, and the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them is desired

Consistent track record in obtaining successful outcomes in economic development situations

Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives

A teammate that is comfortable working in a matrixed organization to drive forward business value creation is strongly preferred

Experience leading consultants and working as an economic development lobbyist for a private company is strongly preferred

Advanced political savvy and the ability to connect with team members from all backgrounds

Must be comfortable balancing multiple priorities with shifting timelines and objectives

Significant travel is anticipated (>25%). Travel includes visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, regional meetings and hearings, etc. Travel may increase over time as the business evolves