Program Manager, Google Cloud Executive Network

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a seasoned program manager to orchestrate Strategic Customer Engagement initiatives and executive-facing programs. You will connect executive sponsors with top customers, manage content catalogs, and drive impactful, scalable events across the GTM ecosystem.

Role requires strategic thinking, meticulous execution, and collaboration with marketing, engineering, and leadership. US-based, on-site role with potential travel for executive briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of program or project management experience in enterprise, cloud, or tech.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GTM teams to align customer priorities with executive sponsors.
• Own the SCE content catalog and maintain program collateral for sales plays, demos, and launches.
• Manage network recognition and enablement programs to empower subject matter experts.
• Partner to manage back-end data hygiene and tooling to analyze program impact.
• Drive scaled event activations at Tier 1 events and provide content training.

Skills

Cross-functional PM

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Organizational skills

Presenter/trainer experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Salesforce

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management in an enterprise, cloud, or technology environment.
  
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and operational workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in content governance, including managing digital catalogs or technical demo repositories.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (e.g., Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce.
• Familiarity with the Google Cloud ecosystem, including cloud space programs and executive briefing models.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment without direct authority.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience facilitating training or presenting to executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines.

About the job:

At Google Cloud, we are on a mission to accelerate every organization’s ability to digitally transform and re-imagine their business through data-powered innovation. As part of the Google Cloud GTM team, Strategic Customer Engagement (SCE) organization leads critical customer-facing executive programs, including our global Cloud Space Program (Executive Briefings in 9 locations); our Customer Advisory Boards; Executive Sponsorship and Insights program. These teams bring together the best of Google Cloud’s thinking and technology to help enterprise customers and partners solve their toughest challenges and accelerate their transformations. We are committed to deepening relationships, accelerating sales, and driving consumption with our strategic customers and partners using Google’s technology.

In this role, you will be connecting Google Cloud's Executive Network (Executive Sponsors and thought leaders) with our most critical customers. You will be responsible for planning scaled event activation, development and recognition offerings, and content programs that set our network up for success. This role requires strategic thinking, along with organized, detail-oriented execution. The job involves managing the day to day operations, planning and delivery for these critical programs. You will work with a variety of teams, including executive leadership, marketing, and technical experts, to ensure these programs are effective and produce measurable business results.

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: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GTM teams to understand customer priorities and match key customers with the right executive sponsors.
• Own the SCE content catalog and maintain program collateral, ensuring alignment, accuracy, and timely updates for sales plays, demos, and product launches.
• Manage network recognition and enablement programs (e.g., Speaker Certification) to empower subject matter experts to engage executive audiences effectively.
• Partner with the team to manage back-end data hygiene and tooling, utilizing data and feedback to analyze program impact and drive ongoing quality improvements.
• Drive scaled 1:1 event activations at Tier 1 events, providing content training to optimize narratives for customer impact.