Strategic Projects Manager, External Communications (English, French)

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

in this role, you will invite a high-potential professional to transition from advisory to ownership, bridging complex internal strategy with external impact. You will apply structural excellence and methodology to a dual mission crafting high-precision narratives for high-stakes policy issues and driving the operational transformation of the function through AI adoption. You will be navigating a matrixed environment to execute change management agendas, optimize agency return on investment, and lead "AI for Good" partnerships that demonstrate tangible economic contribution.

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical regulations and economic data into high-precision messaging frameworks and Questions and Answers to protect Google’s reputation and advise external and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the Communications team’s AI transformation by auditing workflows and implementing automation tools to optimize content creation, analysis, and overall team efficiency.
• Drive data-led storytelling by managing high-stakes interactions with journalists and key opinion leaders, ensuring Google’s narrative is both accurate and impactful.
• Oversee digital agency partnerships through a rigorous vendor framework, ensuring partners leverage AI technologies to deliver maximum strategic value and return on investment.
• Negotiate and execute end-to-end "AI for Good" initiatives with think tanks and Non-Governmental Organizations to demonstrate Google’s positive contribution to the French digital economy.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Ability to communicate in English and French fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in strategy consulting or a similar environment.
• Experience managing complex projects, creating frameworks, and driving workstreams separately.
• Experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or narrative building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.