Director, Data Strategy and Operations

Google; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 278,000 - 387,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 30%

Equity

Job summary

Google Cloud seeks a Director of Data Strategy and Operations to architect global blueprints, governance systems, and scalable operating models across international hubs. You will partner with data leadership to translate executive priorities into repeatable, capacity-aligned plans and RoB cadence.

You will manage a multi-tier Data S&O organization, own planning systems of record, budget, headcount, and cross-functional governance to unify data and AI GTM motions across the business.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in management consulting, sales or GTM strategy and operations in tech
• 7 years of direct people leadership experience
• Experience scaling global capacity and operating models
• Experience owning enterprise operational systems of record and multi-year roadmaps

Responsibilities

• Architect long-term strategic blueprints and operational roadmaps
• Lead a global Data S&O organization across international hubs
• Own the global operational architecture, planning systems of record, and RoB for the Data organization
• Hold budget, headcount, and capacity-planning accountability for the Data S&O footprint
• Lead cross-functional governance across multi-VP organizations to standardize engagement and forecasting lifecycles

Skills

Strategic leadership

GTM strategy

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Data strategy

Budgeting and planning

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Governance frameworks

Job description

The application window will be open until at least November 20, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in management consulting, sales or GTM strategy and operations, business strategy, or corporate advisory roles in the technology sector.
• 7 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Experience functioning as a leader, scaling global capacity and operating models, and leading cross-functional governance in matrixed environments.
• Experience owning enterprise operational systems of record, multi-year operational roadmaps, annual business planning, and operational budget and capacity allocation.
• Experience as a manager of managers leading multi-tiered strategy and operations teams across global regions.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative, business, or technical field.
• Experience supporting or operating within enterprise cloud, data and analytics, database, or AI go-to-market organizations from a strategy, operations, or consulting lens.
• Experience planning and managing at both the strategic and operational level in a complex, globally scaled product, specialist sales, and engineering environment.
• Proven ability to structure complex, ambiguous business problems where no precedent exists—translating quantitative data and operational telemetry into clear executive recommendations and scalable processes.
• Track record of systemic blueprinting—standardizing end-to-end GTM lifecycles, specialist capacity models, and executive governance across multi-billion-dollar enterprise organizations.

About The Job

Google Cloud’s mission is to provide organizations with the best infrastructure, platform, industry-specific solutions, and expertise for digital transformation. The Data organization is responsible for driving the global strategy, commercial model, and execution of Google Cloud's data strategy to accelerate customer acquisition, consumption, and long-term revenue growth. Strategy and Operations (S&O) Directors architect the global operational blueprints and governance systems that enable Google Cloud to scale. Sitting at the intersection of strategic planning, operational architecture, and cross-entity execution, our S&O leadership team aligns multiple organizations across global footprints to turn executive priorities into repeatable, scale-first operating models. As the Director of Data Strategy and Operations, you will be overseeing a multi-tiered global S&O organization across international hubs supporting Google Cloud’s data ecosystem. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $278000 - $387000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities

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• Function as a strategic co-pilot directly to the data leadership team to architect long-term strategic blueprints, establish operational roadmaps, and resolve high-stakes executive escalations across business units.
• Serve as a manager of a multi-tiered global Data S&O organization across international hubs, establishing organizational design standards, spans of control, and cross-regional talent development.
• Own the global operational architecture, planning systems of record, and executive Rhythm of the Business (RoB) for the Data organization—standardizing engagement and forecasting lifecycles.
• Hold operational budget, headcount, and capacity-planning accountability for the Data S&O footprint while leading global annual business planning, target setting, and specialist coverage and capacity frameworks with finance and central S&O.
• Lead cross-functional governance across multi-VP organizations to arbitrate complex operational trade-offs and enforce standardized rules of engagement to unify data and AI GTM motions.

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 .