Strategy and Operations Senior Associate, xWS gSO

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Job summary

Google is seeking a strategic leader to drive go-to-market initiatives within the Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) group. You will scope and steer high-impact projects, distill complex data to core issues, and secure executive alignment across global teams.

The role emphasizes independent thinking, stakeholder influence, and delivering strategic recommendations across Google Ads divisions. You will partner with xWS VPs and other executives to shape priorities, simplify problems, and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in GTM Strategy, Sales Ops, Strategy & Ops, Consulting, Finance, or Program Management.
• Experience in analytical or GTM roles in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or StratOps.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and solve problems with limited oversight.
• Ability to leverage data to deliver insights and recommendations for business direction.
• Excellent executive-level communication in all formats.
• Proven track record in managing strategic, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Scope, own, and lead cross-functional initiatives for xWS, from shaping to execution.
• Distill complex data into core issues and actionable recommendations.
• Secure buy-in across a matrixed org, aligning resources across time zones.
• Drive change plans and pivot messaging/strategy based on feedback.
• Manage multiple initiatives concurrently, mitigating risks with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

GTM Strategy

Sales Operations

Strategy & Ops

Management Consulting

Data Analytics

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; London, UK.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales Operations, Strategy and Operations, Management Consulting, Finance, or Program Management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in analytical or GTM roles in fields like management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy and StratOps roles.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing industry, tolerate significant ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and demonstrate problem-solving and thought leadership with limited or no oversight.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to deliver insights and recommendations for business direction and priorities.
• Excellent executive level communication skills in all formats.
• Demonstrated track record in successfully managing ambitious, strategic, and operationally complex projects with cross-functional teams.

About the job

As a part of the strategy team, you will work closely with the Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) VP, leads and other executive leaders across the Alphabet on some of their most critical priorities. You will be asked to independently scope, shape, lead and steer projects and drive impact across key strategic questions for the business. You will be required to simplify and effectively communicate these problems, advocate for and challenge stakeholders and collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders across the business. The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google's complex and ever-evolving Ads business runs smoothly. We are instrumental in setting go-to-market strategy, and ensuring flawless execution and operations against the strategy. We have teams embedded in each of the major Ads business areas as well as global teams that work across the business areas. Team members are analytical and strategic, with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done. 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.

Responsibilities

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• Scope, own, and lead cross-functional initiatives for xWS, driving delivery from initial shaping to final execution.
• Identify and structure critical business problems, distilling complex data into core issues and actionable, high-impact recommendations.
• Secure buy-in across a large, matrixed organization, aligning resources, direction, and international teams across multiple time zones.
• Drive organizational change plans for long-term initiatives, skillfully pivoting messaging and strategy based on stakeholder feedback.
• Manage simultaneous execution of multiple initiatives while preemptively mitigating risks and collaborating seamlessly across Google product areas.

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