Strategy and Operations Lead, gTech

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in a project/program management, consulting, or client facing role.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, program management, or a similar role in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience in process analysis, operational modeling, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization.
• Experience working within or closely with large-scale operational environments.
• Ability to work autonomously within a global, cross-functional environment leading multiple programs concurrently, and translate data and insights into strategies, business cases, and operational improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing and managing relationships with stakeholders, including executives.
  
  

About The Job

The Google Operations Center (GOC) Strategy and Operations team is a critical driver of success. We help define and execute the Google Operations Center's strategic outlook, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, global environment. We are a highly collaborative and data-driven team.

This role offers a unique opportunity at Google to operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics within the rapidly evolving Google Operations Center. You will have a distinct platform to exercise thought leadership and business judgment, directly shaping and executing high-impact projects that drive operational excellence. What sets this position apart is the blend of deep cross-functional engagement, the responsibility to translate complex analyses into influential recommendations for executive leadership, and the chance to empower operations through data driven decision making.

Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech’s role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers’ complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.

To learn more about gTech, check out our video .

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $137,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Drive complex strategic programs and high-impact projects from concept to successful delivery. Define objectives, scope, and roadmaps, demonstrating strong problem-solving and program management.
• Develop and deliver compelling, data-driven narratives, insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Synthesize complex analyses and operational dynamics into clear, influential communications that inform key decisions.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. Influence outcomes by driving consensus, navigating complex dependencies, and supporting change initiatives.
• Employ analysis and strategic foresight to identify opportunities, diagnose challenges, and formulate strategies for operational excellence and resource optimization. Be a thought partner, balancing detailed analysis with a holistic view to align operations with GOC goals.
• Drive improvement through significant contributions to strategic planning, leading critical Objectives and Key Results (OKR) life cycle aspects, and supporting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.
  
  
  

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 .