Head of Strategy and Operations, Google Marketing Platform

Google Inc.; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Head of Strategy and Operations to drive projects within the Google Marketing Platform. This role involves working with executive stakeholders, establishing key performance indicators, and leading cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in management consulting or business strategy, along with strong communication and presentation skills. A Bachelor's degree is required along with knowledge of Google Marketing tools.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in relevant fields such as management consulting or business strategy.
• 5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in sales, agency, or project management function preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify key questions and translate goals into projects.
• Collaborate with Strategic Project Director on project selection.
• Lead cross-functional projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Establish KPIs and timelines for project goals.
• Develop best practices and tools for future initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Google Marketing Platform

DV360

Job description

Head of Strategy and Operations, Google Marketing Platform

Advanced experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders with deep domain expertise.

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory experience, or 8 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• 5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in sales, agency, or project management function.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration to drive results, and the ability to influence stakeholders along with excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of DV360 and Google Marketing Platform.
• Knowledge of commercial incentive programs.
• Passion for building and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify key questions and translate goals and strategy into defined projects.
• Partner with Strategic Project Director and Principal Leads to select projects and staff team capacity to lead projects that improve operating structure and resource allocation or aimed to improve cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead projects that are cross‑functional to ensure there is structure and timely delivery of project goals.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators and timelines for each project, regular metrics reporting that tie back to goals, and post‑implementation impact analysis.
• Develop best practices, templates, and tools specific to each domain that can be utilized for future initiatives.

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