Growth & Partnerships Lead, Chrome Ecosystem

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google's Chrome Growth and Distribution Partnerships team seeks a leader to drive Chrome product adoption, user engagement, and multi‑platform reach across desktop and mobile environments. You will architect innovative partnership models and expand access to Chrome through major OEMs and developers, ensuring a high-performance browsing experience.

As part of Global Partnerships, you will engage with partners to power Google’s advertising, search, and other experiences, shaping GTM strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking, or 5 years with advanced degree.
• Experience in the Consumer Electronics, Auto, OEMs, Telecom, E-Commerce/Retail, Apps, Ads, Gaming, or Technology industries.
• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across multiple levels of management.
• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic interface with executive Chrome PM, Engineering leads, cross-functional leads to align partnership strategies with product priorities and roadmap.
• Develop, launch, optimize and scale high-impact distribution programs and pilot initiatives with major OEMs, software developers, and strategic industry vertical partners.
• Advocate Chrome’s goal to key participants across the ecosystem, reinforcing Chrome’s value proposition in engaged scenarios.
• Direct the commercial negotiation and execution of complex distribution, promotion agreements, working closely with Legal and Finance to establish sustainable, high-leverage business terms.
• Lead the full lifecycle of strategic partnerships, from opportunity assessment, partner identification, and strategy formulation to program design, agreement execution, go-to-market launch, and post-agreement performance management, while managing executive relationships and driving cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Partnership development

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or related Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Google's Chrome Growth and Distribution Partnerships team seeks a leader to drive Chrome product adoption, user engagement, and multi‑platform reach across desktop and mobile environments. You will architect innovative partnership models and expand access to Chrome through major OEMs and developers, ensuring a high-performance browsing experience.

As part of Global Partnerships, you will engage with partners to power Google’s advertising, search, and other experiences, shaping GTM strategies and