Google Cloud Strategy and Operations Director, Chief of Staff

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud Strategy and Operations is seeking a Director to partner with the VP and drive the strategic agenda across the organization. You will lead critical initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and influence a wide range of stakeholders to shape the direction of Google Cloud.

The role requires strategic thinking, operational aptitude, and the ability to collaborate with leaders across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or a similar role in a technology company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual strategic planning process for the GCSO organization and manage the operational rhythm of the business.
• incubate and lead new strategic initiatives from conception to execution with data-driven insights.
• Act as a proxy for the Vice President in key meetings and prepare executive briefing materials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure execution.
• Drive a culture of accountability and results across the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Job description

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or a similar role in a technology company.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or a similar role in a technology company.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience in security.
• Experience with cloud computing and enterprise technology.
• Experience in the cybersecurity industry, with an understanding of market trends and competitive dynamics.
• Familiarity with Google's products and services.

About The Job

As Director, you will be a key partner to the Vice President of Google Cloud Strategy and Operations (GCSO). You will be responsible for driving the strategic agenda, leading critical initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, operational aptitude, and the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

In this role, you will play a critical part in the GCSO leadership team in shaping the direction of the organization, achieving operational aptitude, and executing to achieve trust for customers. You will partner closely with each leader in the organization, as well as leaders across Google Cloud.

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: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead the annual strategic planning process for the GCSO organization, in partnership with the leadership team. Manage the operational rhythm of the business, including weekly leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and quarterly all-hands meetings.
• Incubate and lead new strategic initiatives from conception to execution. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the leadership team to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Act as a proxy for the Vice President in key internal and external meetings. Prepare briefing documents, presentations, and other materials for executive-level audiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure alignment and execution of key priorities.
• Drive a culture of accountability and results across the organization.

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