Google Cloud Logistics Area Manager

Google; Moncks Corner (SC); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary logistics projects across locations, coordinating requirements, schedules, risks, and cross-functional partners. The role spans offices and time zones, delivering scalable logistics operations and data-centered improvements.

You will oversee end-to-end logistics operations, manage 3PL relationships, monitor KPIs, and drive forward/backward logistics strategies to align with Google’s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting logistics operations.
• 10 years of experience working in domestic and international environments.
• 7 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the End-to-End daily logistics operations management, including material and information flow.
• Manage and monitor metrics for KPIs, vendor scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics changes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive forward/reverse logistics strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, MTTR reduction, and capacity optimization.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the operations team.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cross-regional leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SQL

Six Sigma

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Moncks Corner, SC, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting logistics operations.
• 10 years of experience working in domestic and international environments.
• 7 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience using data analysis to drive decision making.
• 10 years of experience in managing vendor and outsourced providers.
• 10 years of experience in scaled and supplier operations and project management.
• 10 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
• Knowledge of SQL, analytics and Operations Six Sigma certification (or other relevant operations coursework).

About The Job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $164000 - $239000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Own the End-to-End daily logistics operations management, including material and information flow. Also manage third-party logistics (3PL) vendor operating warehouse and data centers in assigned locations.
• Manage and monitor metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes and/or improvements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive forward/reverse logistics strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, MTTR reduction, and capacity optimization through innovative logistics solutions.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the operations team.

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.