Associate, Business Operations and Strategy

Google LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Bonus target

Job summary

Google is seeking an Associate in Business Operations and Strategy based in San Jose, CA. You will own problem definition, run workstreams, and become the expert on data topics, influencing executives with persuasive recommendations.

You will collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to operationalize recommendations, shape go-to-market strategies for AI initiatives, and drive high-impact business outcomes across products and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in management consulting or other equivalent business strategy experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the problem definition and run your own workstreams/analyses.
• Persuasively communicate recommendations to executives and influence strategic decisions.
• Build lasting relationships across Alphabet and cross-functional teams.
• Operate like internal consulting on strategic initiatives and product priorities.

Skills

Problem solving

Modeling

Presentation skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Associate, Business Operations and Strategy

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 3 years of experience in management consulting or other equivalent business strategy experience.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience at a management consulting firm.
• Experience in strategy or in a business operations environment.
• Experience working on complex operational and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in tech, media, a telecom company, or education in STEM.
• Excellent problem-solving, modeling, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

About the job

The central Business Operations and Strategy team drives strategic, operational, and organizational improvements across the company’s product areas and functions. The team, also known as BizOps, operates like an internal consulting group working on a range of critical projects and issues.

Google's leadership team hand-picks thorny business challenges, and members of Business Operations (BizOps) work in small teams to find solutions. These include shaping how we go to market with generative AI, defining and executing our strategy on company-wide priorities like transforming Google into the world’s first AI-native enterprise, developing monetization strategies across our consumer and B2B products, and exploring "moonshots" to find the next big idea. BizOps is at the forefront of Google's fast-moving strategic priorities, addressing operational challenges and enabling innovation.

In this role, you will own the problem definition, run your own workstreams/analyses, and become the expert on key topics/data. You will persuasively communicate your recommendations to executives, and influence strategic decisions by building consensus and mobilizing towards execution. You will build lasting relationships with colleagues across Alphabet, enabling you to execute rapidly and cross-functionally. As a member of BizOps, you will also be a part of a tight-knit community with a focus on mentorship, learning, and development.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

The central Business Operations and Strategy team drives strategic, operational, and organizational improvements across the company’s product areas and functions. The team, also known as BizOps, operates like an internal consulting group working on a range of critical projects and issues.

Google's leadership team hand-picks thorny business challenges, and members of Business Operations (BizOps) work in small teams to find solutions. These include shaping how we go to market with generative AI, defining and executing our strategy on company-wide priorities like transforming Google into the world’s first AI-native enterprise, developing monetization strategies across our consumer and B2B products, and exploring "moonshots" to find the next big idea. BizOps is at the forefront of Google's fast-moving strategic priorities, addressing operational challenges and enabling innovation.

In this role, you will own the problem definition, run your own workstreams/analyses, and become the expert on key topics/data. You will persuasively communicate your recommendations to executives, and influence strategic decisions by building consensus and mobilizing towards execution. You will build lasting relationships with colleagues across Alphabet, enabling you to execute rapidly and cross-functionally. As a member of BizOps, you will also be a part of a tight-knit community with a focus on mentorship, learning, and development.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Structure complex and ambiguous business issues for Google executive team.
• Gather and analyze large amounts of information quickly and problem solve effectively.
• Develop compelling and insightful recommendations.
• Build consensus among cross-functional teams and influence decision-making within leadership audiences.
• Work with product managers, leadership, and functions to operationalize recommendations.

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Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.