Strategic Forecasting Programs Lead

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA (with potential Boulder, CO) seeks a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary forecasting projects. You will plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and align cross-functional partners across offices and time zones.

You will own forecasting integrity and drive improvements with engineering validation. As primary custodian of the forecasting process, you will manage metadata, incorporate workdriver data, and coordinate with SDMs for forecast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 7 years in program management, financial forecasting, or workforce planning.
• 7 years evaluating data to generate business insights.
• 7 years developing operational processes with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end forecasting for gUP with analytics support and validation.
• Validate inputs for new launches and PSM adjustments with stakeholders.
• Lead forecast refreshes with SDMs and analyze recap variance metrics.
• Improve accuracy with Spend team coordination and PO forecast audits.
• Provide strategic direction for forecasting processes.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA (with potential Boulder, CO) seeks a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary forecasting projects. You will plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and align cross-functional partners across offices and time zones.

You will own forecasting integrity and drive improvements with engineering validation. As primary custodian of the forecasting process, you will manage metadata, incorporate workdriver data, and coordinate with SDMs for forecast