Strategy and Operations Lead, YouTube Product Activation, Subscriptions

Google LLC; San Bruno (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Global Product Activation Lead for YouTube Subscriptions to drive product launches, market alignment, and cross‑functional execution across global teams. You will develop deep product/partner knowledge, synthesize market data, and lead strategic decisions to scale adoption of YouTube subscriptions like YouTube Premium and related services.

The role requires five years of management consulting or strategic advisory experience, MBA preferred, strong data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5+ years in management consulting, business strategy or corporate advisory.
• 4+ years working with executive stakeholders.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience with SQL, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Entertainment industry experience a plus.
• Expertise with ad-supported and subscription business models.
• Strong data storytelling and ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Influence and land launches for Subscriptions products; synthesize market feedback to optimize products.
• Oversee annual strategy for YouTube Subscriptions; collaborate with global teams to execute strategy and track performance.
• Provide strategic insights to drive product and business improvements; work with leadership to optimize initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and communicate findings clearly to management.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Presentations

Ad-supported / subscription models

Entertainment industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA

Tools

SQL

Dashboard creation

Database querying

Job description

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in a management consulting, business strategy or corporate advisory role.
• 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA.
• Experience with database querying and dashboard creation. SQL coding and analysis experience.
• Experience in the Entertainment industry.
• Expertise with ad-supported and subscription business models.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively by presenting data/conclusions in a compelling way.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills and impeccable business judgment.

About The Job

The YouTube Business Product Activation Team is responsible for bringing product to market and market to product. The team works closely with both business and product leaders to influence YouTube product direction and scale adoption of products globally. The core capabilities of the team include developing deep product and user/partner expertise, driving strategic decision making with expert analysis, managing complex cross-functional programs, landing launches and driving adoption, and analyzing performance to inform future product roadmaps.

Our Subscriptions team covers a range of products and programs, including all subscriptions products (YouTube Premium, YouTube TV, Primetime Channels and Studio, NFL Sunday Ticket), additional Entertainment programs (Cultural Moments, Sports, TV+Film Licensing), and related cross-YouTube products and capabilities (Commerce, Payments, Abuse). In this role, you will interact with key stakeholders, senior executives and cross-functional leaders as you drive alignment on product strategy and execution – and launch products that creators and viewers love.

As a Global Product Activation Lead, you will be responsible for developing deep product and user/partner expertise, driving strategic decision making with expert analysis, managing complex cross-functional programs, landing launches and driving adoption, and analyzing performance to inform future product roadmaps. Succeeding requires being experienced in YouTube’s products and business models and proactively assessing areas of opportunity. You will work with a cross-functional group of stakeholders and develop trusted relationships to align on and execute priorities.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $152000 - $221000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Influence and land launches for Subscriptions products. Synthesize global market/user feedback to optimize existing products and programs.
• Oversee programs and annual strategy for YouTube Subscriptions. Partner with global teams to execute strategy globally, track performance, and manage high‑priority, complex, and cross‑functional workstreams.
• Provide strategic insights to lead continuous product, operational, and business improvement efforts, working closely with Business and Product leadership to optimize YouTube’s Subscriptions initiatives.
• Coordinate progress on quarterly objectives and prepare effective presentations that clearly communicate initiative findings to senior management and the broader organization.
• Perform sophisticated quantitative analyses and scenario modeling to translate complex data into actionable insights for working groups and executives.

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 .