Digital Realty · 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expDigital Realty is a leading provider of data center solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, State and Local Public Affairs for Kansas. This role involves leading the execution of government and community relations strategies, managing engagement with officials and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Implement Digital Realty’s public affairs and community relations strategy across Kansas
Build and maintain strong relationships with local, city, and state government officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
Develop and execute advocacy and engagement strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth
Serve as the company’s representative in community meetings, and with industry and business organizations
Collaborate on land use, zoning, permitting, and development efforts, engaging with government and community leaders to facilitate project success
Partner with the communications team to manage media relations and strengthen Digital Realty’s brand and reputation to support project delivery
Manage local sponsorships and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with company values and regional priorities
Provide strategic insights into political and regulatory landscape changes
Work with industry associations on policies related to energy, tax, infrastructure, and technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience working within government, corporate public affairs or public policy organizations
Experience with or within state and local governments, particularly involving real estate, tax, economic development, data centers, information technology, critical infrastructure or energy policy
Knowledge of land acquisition, zoning laws, permitting, energy, electricity, utility policy and real estate development are a strong plus
Experience in campaign strategy or political communications, including stakeholder engagement and grassroots organizing
Experience in media relations, including proactive communications and issue management
Experience managing local sponsorships and community partnerships to support corporate reputation and engagement
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
401k match
Disability benefits
Wellness and education benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Digital Realty
Digital Realty is a data center platform, delivering customized data analysis solutions to businesses.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.18BKey Investors
Blackstone
2026-06-29Post Ipo Secondary· $2.28B
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.62B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $975.99M
Leadership Team
Matt Mercier
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jordan Sadler
Senior Vice President, Public and Private Investor Relations
Recent News
2026-07-25
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