Senior Level Community Development Manager Jobs
Senior level community development manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping organizational strategy, owning cross-sector partnerships, and leading the teams that drive community outcomes. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, with 0% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Stantec and Google hiring at this level now.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO) is responsible for architecting, launching, and scaling a dual-focus partnership engine spanning both manufacturing and community ecosystems. The SPO organization operates at the intersection of industrial innovation, external affairs, and civic impact, creating bridges between Google’s technology capabilities and the real-world partners that extend our reach and mission. As Director, Economic Community and Workforce Development, you will combine your market and tech industry knowledge to support Google's infrastructure growth. You will build and execute economic development strategies, drive infrastructure labor and workforce development programs, work with industry peers, and present strategies to executive leadership. You will advocate for Google and the data center industry, while identifying and addressing industry trends. In this role, you will lead business discussions with the key stakeholders. Your knowledge of economic development, compliance, relationship and coalition building, policy and regulation, and company goals will position you to be an advocate for development and management of the global data center portfolio. Additionally, you will embed community and workforce development best practices within a rapidly expanding organization, serving as a subject matter expert on delivery, strategic community engagement, and labor market opportunities for data center communities. You will identify future talent resource needs and collaborate with local and regional organizations to bridge skills gaps, creating a sustainable workforce pipeline for the data center ecosystem. You will collaborate with education and training organizations to establish talent pathways, ensuring data center communities benefit from the digital economy. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $256000 - $356000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, or Economics or equivalent practical experience.
15 years of experience in economic development within a corporate organization (e.g., tax, policy, legal, real estate, etc.), law firm, accounting firm, consultancy or government agency.
* Experience in people management with a team size of 50 or more.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate, MBA, or other relevant professional certification.
Experience with economic development impact studies or economic development marketing.
Experience with any of the following: industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, and construction, utility contracts, energy-related issues, and clean energy initiatives.
Experience or familiarity with a range of economic development issues such as indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, contract drafting and redlining, and presentation development.
Responsibilities
Unlock new markets, reduce overall total cost of ownership, and improve community and stakeholder engagement.
Support the development of content to broaden and amplify our messaging and planning around the data center lifecycle, and take a leading role in industry coalitions, legislative efforts, policy advancement, and mitigation of industry headwinds.
Grow, develop, and manage a global community engagement team that includes public affairs and workforce development to drive in-market sentiment and optimize local market operating environments.
Uncouple agitation from core grievance and create strategies that build community in productive and challenging environments, and remain calm in time-sensitive environments.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO) is responsible for architecting, launching, and scaling a dual-focus partnership engine spanning both manufacturing and community ecosystems. The SPO organization operates at the intersection of industrial innovation, external affairs, and civic impact, creating bridges between Google’s technology capabilities and the real-world partners that extend our reach and mission. As Director, Economic Community and Workforce Development, you will combine your market and tech industry knowledge to support Google's infrastructure growth. You will build and execute economic development strategies, drive infrastructure labor and workforce development programs, work with industry peers, and present strategies to executive leadership. You will advocate for Google and the data center industry, while identifying and addressing industry trends. In this role, you will lead business discussions with the key stakeholders. Your knowledge of economic development, compliance, relationship and coalition building, policy and regulation, and company goals will position you to be an advocate for development and management of the global data center portfolio. Additionally, you will embed community and workforce development best practices within a rapidly expanding organization, serving as a subject matter expert on delivery, strategic community engagement, and labor market opportunities for data center communities. You will identify future talent resource needs and collaborate with local and regional organizations to bridge skills gaps, creating a sustainable workforce pipeline for the data center ecosystem. You will collaborate with education and training organizations to establish talent pathways, ensuring data center communities benefit from the digital economy. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $256000 - $356000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, or Economics or equivalent practical experience.
15 years of experience in economic development within a corporate organization (e.g., tax, policy, legal, real estate, etc.), law firm, accounting firm, consultancy or government agency.
* Experience in people management with a team size of 50 or more.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate, MBA, or other relevant professional certification.
Experience with economic development impact studies or economic development marketing.
Experience with any of the following: industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, and construction, utility contracts, energy-related issues, and clean energy initiatives.
Experience or familiarity with a range of economic development issues such as indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, contract drafting and redlining, and presentation development.
Responsibilities
Unlock new markets, reduce overall total cost of ownership, and improve community and stakeholder engagement.
Support the development of content to broaden and amplify our messaging and planning around the data center lifecycle, and take a leading role in industry coalitions, legislative efforts, policy advancement, and mitigation of industry headwinds.
Grow, develop, and manage a global community engagement team that includes public affairs and workforce development to drive in-market sentiment and optimize local market operating environments.
Uncouple agitation from core grievance and create strategies that build community in productive and challenging environments, and remain calm in time-sensitive environments.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Senior Level Community Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level community development manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for professionals who have led multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through execution and can demonstrate measurable community impact. A strong portfolio of funded programs, experience managing teams, and existing relationships with government agencies, foundations, or nonprofit partners gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show strategic ownership, not just program coordination, is what separates finalists at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level community development managers?
Companies hiring senior level community development managers right now include Stantec and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large nonprofits, municipal and county government agencies, financial institutions with community reinvestment mandates, and healthcare systems with population health programs.
Are there remote senior level community development manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles require some in-person presence given the relationship-driven nature of community work. About 0% of senior level community development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in policy, grant strategy, and program oversight roles than in those requiring direct community engagement.
What makes a community development manager role senior level?
Senior level community development manager roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than program execution. Professionals at this stage set initiative direction, manage significant budgets or grant portfolios, build and maintain high-level external partnerships, and mentor junior staff or manage teams. They are accountable for long-term outcomes across multiple programs, not just day-to-day operations, and typically serve as a primary voice in organizational or departmental planning.
Which industries hire the most senior level community development managers?
Senior Level community development manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate programs at scale that require experienced leadership to manage stakeholder relationships, compliance requirements, and community accountability at a strategic level.