Principal Program Manager – Policy and Public Affairs

Beale Infrastructure

Principal Program Manager & Chief of Staff for Beale's Public Policy & Public Affairs team. Driving team priorities and managing complex projects in digital infrastructure.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs and strategic operations within public affairs and economic development, with a strong focus on policy processes and regulatory environments relevant to data center development.

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Program ManagementPublic Policy ProcessesStrategic OperationsStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementStrategic PlanningPolicy AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementData Center DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentLand Use ApprovalsBudget ManagementOKR Tracking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationJudgmentCollaborationTeam Building

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsGovernment RelationsTechnology SectorInfrastructure SectorReal Estate Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a force multiplier for the SVP of Policy & Public Affairs — managing priorities, preparing for key meetings and executive engagements, and ensuring decisions are made and followed through on
Own the team's operating rhythm: weekly staff meetings, quarterly planning, annual goal-setting, and cross-functional syncs across Development, PR, Legal, and Community teams
Track and drive progress on the team's OKRs and strategic priorities; surface blockers early and facilitate tradeoff decisions
Prepare briefings, talking points, and materials for executive and Board-level audiences on policy, regulatory, and community engagement matters
Manage and continuously improve internal processes, tools, and workflows across the policy and public affairs function
Lead end-to-end program management for major policy and public affairs initiatives — from strategy through execution and measurement
Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps and project plans that support business objectives and enhance project success across Beale's portfolio of data center developments
Coordinate across Development, PR, Economic Development, and Legal teams to ensure policy and public affairs work is well-integrated and properly sequenced with project timelines
Identify gaps between strategy and execution across the portfolio and develop plans to close them
Support the development of comprehensive presentations and communications plans for local and state government approvals, including coordination with third-party economic development incentive advisors
Maintain policy trackers, regulatory landscape analyses, and stakeholder maps to keep the team proactive and informed across active markets
Help cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and community leaders in partnership with regional leads
Collaborate with internal Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on key initiatives across Beale's markets
Help onboard new team members and build a strong, cohesive team culture across a geographically distributed group
Manage team budget, headcount planning, and vendor/consultant relationships in partnership with Finance and HR
Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities and executive thought leadership platforms for the SVP and senior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of experience in economic development, public affairs, government relations, strategic operations, or a combination; significant experience in the technology, infrastructure, or real estate development sectors strongly preferred
Demonstrated success running complex, multi-stakeholder programs from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of public policy processes and regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to data center development, digital infrastructure, or large-scale land use approvals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences, from local government officials to company executives
Strong judgment about when to move fast and when to slow down for alignment; comfort operating with significant autonomy in ambiguous situations
Experience supporting or partnering directly with senior leaders; ability to operate as a trusted thought partner while managing up effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance
Recognized for the value you bring to the business