Strategy and Operations Senior Associate

Google Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Strategy and Operations Senior Associate to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver data-driven insights that support growth and product adoption. The role emphasizes collaborating with executive stakeholders and shaping strategic directions across multiple business functions.

We value experience in management consulting, sales operations, and corporate advisory, with a focus on turning complex data into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role.
• 2 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• 2 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draw interpretable insights from sophisticated business analyses and advanced modeling.
• Design processes, tools, and operating cadences to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive sales, product or business strategies that solve complex business challenges and address the needs of customers and stakeholders across various functions to drive incremental growth.
• Communicate data-driven recommendations to leadership and to the broader organization by preparing polished presentations and identifying key takeaways.
• Define actionable plans and roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.

Skills

Executive stakeholder experience

Cross-functional leadership

Data insights

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

4 years in strategy/consulting/sales ops

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role.
• 2 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
  
• 2 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience generating insights from analysis on large data sets to drive business decisions.
  
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
  
• Experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment for a complex organization.
  
• Structured problem solving skills, combined with strong business acumen.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to take complex, ambiguous topics and turn them into compelling narratives for different audiences.
  

About the job

The GCS Sales and Strategy teams provide business critical insights using analytics, ensure cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, help teams drive strategic partnerships and new initiatives forward, and drive sustainable business growth and product adoption. We stay focused on aligning the highest-level company priorities with effective day-to-day operations, and help evolve early stage ideas into future-growth initiatives. Team members are experienced in business strategy and operations, analytical and strategic, yet highly pragmatic and results-oriented.

Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.

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

About the job

The GCS Sales and Strategy teams provide business critical insights using analytics, ensure cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, help teams drive strategic partnerships and new initiatives forward, and drive sustainable business growth and product adoption. We stay focused on aligning the highest-level company priorities with effective day-to-day operations, and help evolve early stage ideas into future-growth initiatives. Team members are experienced in business strategy and operations, analytical and strategic, yet highly pragmatic and results-oriented.

Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $124000 - $177000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Draw interpretable insights from sophisticated business analyses and advanced modeling.
  
• Design processes, tools, and operating cadences to achieve organizational outcomes.
  
• Develop comprehensive sales, product or business strategies that solve complex business challenges and address the needs of customers and stakeholders across various functions to drive incremental growth.
  
• Communicate data-driven recommendations to leadership and to the broader organization by preparing polished presentations and identifying key takeaways.
  
• Define actionable plans and roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation of change initiatives.
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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