Head of Government Engagement, Google for Education – Google

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in government affairs or working with government clients.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in government affairs, public affairs, or public policy expert in government, a technology organization, a corporate government affairs office, an industry association, coalition, or a policy-focused research institution, or from a consulting experience working with government clients.
• Experience working with institutions of government, including regulatory commissions, local, state, and federal agencies, and international policy making agencies.
• Experience in promoting devices or software in the education field, or public sector sales, technology sales, and education technology.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities, and manage several time-sensitive projects.

About the job

• As the Head of Government Engagement for Google for Education, you will focus on gaining alignment across government agencies around the power of technologies to effectively transform education. In this role, you will be in a leadership role and a thought leader and a partner for our India education business and adoption team and help accelerate the business.

Responsibilities

• Identify, structure, and lead programs to engage with key stakeholders in education. Support digital transformation workshops and initiatives by states and the Ministry of Education.
• Work with customers, partners, and the rest of the Education team to foster government relationships and a favorable policy environment that supports the company’s business goals.
• Develop research programs with leading experts in the education field. Engage with key industry bodies in the education technology space and manage complex client relationships.
• Engage with key cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and movement towards a set of shared goals.
• Participate in internal/external events, and drive social engagement on key issues and support executive engagement and participation in events.