Cloud Security Strategy & Ops Lead

Google Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Reston, VA, USA; a Strategy and Operations Lead within Google Cloud Security, drives cross-functional programs, budget discipline, and headcount planning. You will partner with Finance, People Ops, and GCS leadership to optimize OpEx and staffing while guiding exec-level communications and go-to-market strategies.

The role requires strong consulting/strategy background, executive interaction, and ability to lead complex multi-office initiatives across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in management consulting, product management and strategy, or analytics in a technology company.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• Experience in product strategy, financial analysis, business generation strategy, economics, executive communication, and go-to-market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across the Engineering portfolio, deliver executive level briefing. Prepare VPs for critical customer meetings and speaking engagements.
• Drive the end-to-end budget lifecycle for the organization, including annual planning, performance reporting, and spend optimization.
• Own the integrity of the organization’s headcount data and partner with hiring managers to align hiring with budget availability.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards tracking budget health and hiring velocity.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify process bottlenecks and present recommendations to GCS leadership.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google Reston, VA, USA; a Strategy and Operations Lead within Google Cloud Security, drives cross-functional programs, budget discipline, and headcount planning. You will partner with Finance, People Ops, and GCS leadership to optimize OpEx and staffing while guiding exec-level communications and go-to-market strategies.

The role requires strong consulting/strategy background, executive interaction, and ability to lead complex multi-office initiatives across time zones.