Global Governance Lead, Vendor Operations & Safety

Google Inc.; San Bruno, Mountain View (CA, CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Governance Lead for YouTube Trust and Safety Vendor Operations. You will bridge senior leaders and frontline teams, oversee supplier delivery and regulatory compliance, and drive cross-functional synergies to keep YouTube safe and reliable globally.

As the Governance Lead, you will coordinate with vendor partners across YouTube products and locations, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and strong operational alignment with leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience leading operations in technology, management consulting, or vendor management environments.
• Experience managing programs, vendor operations, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize complex operational data into concise briefings and executive summaries for leadership.
• Facilitate recurring governance reviews to monitor vendor performance and mitigate risks.
• Refine vendor scorecards and prepare materials that establish partner accountability.
• Establish standardized operations for content moderation workflows and user appeals.
• Perform advanced quantitative analyses to drive measurable performance improvements across global YouTube operations.

Skills

Vendor operations

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Governance Lead for YouTube Trust and Safety Vendor Operations. You will bridge senior leaders and frontline teams, oversee supplier delivery and regulatory compliance, and drive cross-functional synergies to keep YouTube safe and reliable globally.

As the Governance Lead, you will coordinate with vendor partners across YouTube products and locations, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and strong operational alignment with leadership and stakeholders.