Associate Principal, Business Operations and Strategy

Google Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking an Associate Principal in Business Operations and Strategy to drive cross-functional initiatives across product areas and functions.

You will own problem definition, run workstreams, and become the expert on key topics, communicating recommendations to executives to influence strategic decisions. You will mentor teammates and collaborate with product managers and leadership to operationalize strategic plans, including AI initiatives and monetization strategies across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting at the project lead or managerial level or equivalent experience in corporate strategy.
• Advanced degree in a management, technical, or engineering field.
• 5 years of experience in a management consulting firm with a strong performance trajectory.
• Experience in technology, media, or a telecom company or education in STEM.
• Experience in strategy or in a business operations environment, leading client projects and owning operational initiatives.
• Experience guiding consultants and excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, modeling, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure ambiguous business issues for the Google executive team.
• Gather and analyze information quickly and solve problems 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Modeling

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Advanced degree in management/technical/engineering

Job description

Associate Principal, Business Operations and Strategy

San Jose, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; +2 more; +1 more

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting at the project lead or managerial level or equivalent experience in corporate strategy.
• Advanced degree in a management, technical, or engineering field.
• 5 years of experience in a management consulting firm with a strong performance trajectory.
• Experience in technology, media, or a telecom company or education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience in strategy or in a business operations environment, leading client projects and owning operational and initiatives.
• Experience guiding consultants and excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, modeling, and presentation 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 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: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Structure ambiguous business issues for the Google executive team.
• Gather and analyze information quickly and solve problems 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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