Global Solutions Lead, Brand Auction, YouTube Ads GTM

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Global Solutions Lead for Brand Auction within YouTube Ads GTM. The role spans multiple locations including San Francisco, Atlanta, and Chicago, with optional placement in Playa Vista.

You will guide product and marketing strategy, collaborate with engineering and executive teams, and drive go-to-market plans for large enterprise brand advertisers. You’ll translate market needs into product solutions, influence roadmaps, and test new advertising features to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in product management, marketing, management consulting, project management, or strategy roles in technology.
• Experience working with Product Management or Engineering teams, executive leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and innovation for the Brand Auction business, specifically within the Brand ROI portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with YouTube Ads teams to connect brand investments to measurable advertiser outcomes.
• Act as the market to cross-functional partners, with a focus on large enterprise clients.
• Partner on regional go-to-market plans, focusing on reach and frequency activation to capture CTV and large-screen audiences.
• Leverage problem-solving to define key metrics and align teams on measuring YouTube’s brand growth with top customers.

Skills

Product management

Marketing

Strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Solutions Lead, Brand Auction, YouTube Ads GTM

San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; +7 more locations.

Application window will be open until at least October 07, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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 Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in product management, marketing, management consulting, project management, or strategy roles in technology.
• Experience working with Product Management or Engineering teams, executive leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred qualifications

• Deep knowledge of YouTube advertising.
• Ability to understand and articulate the "big picture" to executive teams, while maintaining exceptional attention to execution details.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to successfully navigate and influence different stakeholders within a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate complex meetings with executives and partners across multiple functions in an organization.
• Proven track record of gathering market feedback to influence product roadmaps and launching new advertising features.

About the job

The YouTube Ads GTM team is the link between YouTube products and business. Our mission is to fuel YouTube’s growth by scaling innovation to our customers, creators, and viewers. We do this by translating global market needs into meaningful product solutions that drive business results for content partners and customers. You will help influence product and sales strategy grounded in a deep understanding of market needs.

Team members think customer-first, with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done. We provide business-critical insights using analytics, helping teams drive initiatives forward. We stay focused on aligning company priorities with day-to-day operations and help evolve early-stage ideas into future-growth initiatives.

In this role, you will focus on building on core elements for brand advertisers. You will partner with planning, buying, and measurement teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market strategies. You will serve as the market to influence the product roadmap and drive innovation for the auction portfolio. You will test the product-market fit of new products/features and commercialize to meet the needs of Large Customer Sales (LCS) brand advertisers.

We’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of Brand marketing objectives, measurement, and the brand media landscape who can influence partner teams with deep market context.

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

US: $124000 - $178000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and innovation for the Brand Auction business, specifically within the Brand Return on Investment (ROI) portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with YouTube Ads teams to connect brand investments to measurable advertiser outcomes.
• Act as the market to cross-functional partners, with a specific focus on large enterprise clients.
• Partner on regional go-to-market plans, focusing on reach and frequency activation to capture Connected TV (CTV) and large-screen audiences.
• Leverage problem-solving skills to define key metrics and align teams on measuring YouTube’s brand growth with top customers.