Principal Program Manager & Chief of Staff, Policy and Public Affairs at Beale Infrastructure
United States
$260k - $300k
<h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Company Overview</strong></span></h1> <p>Beale Infrastructure Group is a rapidly growing developer and owner of next-generation digital infrastructure assets, focused on delivering hyperscale data center campuses for leading global technology companies. The Company specializes in complex, large-scale projects that require significant coordination across land acquisition, power procurement, utility partnerships, and construction execution.</p> <p>Operating at the intersection of real estate, energy, and technology, Bealeβs platform is designed to address the increasing demand for high-capacity, energy-efficient data infrastructure driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation. The Company partners closely with utilities and local communities to secure reliable power solutions and enable long-term, sustainable development.</p> <p>Backed by Blue Owl Capitalβs Real Assets platform, Beale benefits from deep institutional capital, a disciplined investment approach, and an experienced leadership team with a proven track record in digital infrastructure development. The Company is in a high-growth phase, with an expanding pipeline of projects across key U.S. markets.</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Beale Infrastructure develops digital infrastructure for the world's leading technology companies, partnering closely with customers, communities, and utilities to enable innovative data center solutions with sustainable long-term impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">The Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":360,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Senior Program Manager / Chief of Staff will serve as the operational and strategic backbone of Beale's Public Policy & Public Affairs team. Sitting at the center of how the team operates, this role partners directly with the SVP of Policy & Public Affairs to drive team priorities, lead major cross-functional initiatives, and ensure seamless coordination across policy, public affairs, communications, and community engagement functions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an equal parts strategic and executional role β you'll be a trusted thought partner to the SVP while building and running the systems that make the team faster, more aligned, and more effective. You understand how complex public approval processes work, how to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders, and how to keep high-stakes workstreams on track in a fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":360,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Chief of Staff & Team Operations</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a force multiplier for the SVP of Policy & Public Affairs β managing priorities, preparing for key meetings and executive engagements, and ensuring decisions are made and followed through on</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Track and drive progress on the team's OKRs and strategic priorities; surface blockers early and facilitate tradeoff decisions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare briefings, talking points, and materials for executive and Board-level audiences on policy, regulatory, and community engagement matters</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and continuously improve internal processes, tools, and workflows across the policy and public affairs function</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic Program Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead end-to-end program management for major policy and public affairs initiatives β from strategy through execution and measurement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps and project plans that support business objectives and enhance project success across Beale's portfolio of data center developments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify gaps between strategy and execution across the portfolio and develop plans to close them</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Policy & Public Engagement Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development of comprehensive presentations and communications plans for local and state government approvals, including coordination with third-party economic development incentive advisors</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain policy trackers, regulatory landscape analyses, and stakeholder maps to keep the team proactive and informed across active markets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Help cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, industry associations, and community leaders in partnership with regional leads</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with internal Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on key initiatives across Beale's markets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">People, Budget & Culture</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Help onboard new team members and build a strong, cohesive team culture across a geographically distributed group</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage team budget, headcount planning, and vendor/consultant relationships in partnership with Finance and HR</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities and executive thought leadership platforms for the SVP and senior team members</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":360,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">8β12 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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated success running complex, multi-stakeholder programs from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of public policy processes and regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to data center development, digital infrastructure, or large-scale land use approvals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills β including the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences, from local government officials to company executives</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong judgment about when to move fast and when to slow down for alignment; comfort operating with significant autonomy in ambiguous situations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting or partnering directly with senior leaders; ability to operate as a trusted thought partner while managing up effectively</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":360,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience leading public policy, economic development or public affairs teams within an infrastructure company, technology company or government agency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of state and local economic development incentives and their applicability to data centers or digital infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience managing external agencies, consultants, and third-party advisors</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of hyperscale data center companies or digital infrastructure markets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">What Success Looks Like in Year One</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":360,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The team's operating rhythm is running smoothly, and the SVP spends less time on coordination overhead and more time on high-value external engagement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Two or more major cross-functional policy or public approval workstreams have been delivered on time and with strong stakeholder alignment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You're a trusted partner to the SVP and a go-to resource for the broader Policy & Public Affairs team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="β" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"β"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You've identified and improved at least one significant process or workflow that makes the team faster or more effective across Beale's project portfolio</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Total Compensation Range:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> $260,000 - $300,000 (+ annual performance bonus) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Beale offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youβll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Individual salaries within our ranges are determined through a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
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