Global Category Business Manager, Phones

Google • Mountain View, CA

5d • $147,000 - $216,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Global Category Business Manager for Pixel
Phones to work closely with the Head of Global Category Business Management to
maximize business and profit for the Pixel business.

In this role, you will be the guardian of the Pixel Profit and Loss and drive
action and lead initiatives to maximize our sales and profit. You will have an
investigative background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to
work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You will collaborate with
various cross-functional teams to implement data-driven processes and workflows
that optimize business performance. You will be continuously improving existing
processes to drive efficiency and quality across the organization. Additionally,
you will be responsible for leading compliance with key commercial obligations,
proactively identifying gaps and opportunities to drive increased performance
for the Pixel Phones category.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software
platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our
first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software,
and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new
technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more
seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or graduate degree.
• 5 years of experience within a mobile phone OEM or carrier business.
• Experience executing operational initiatives on a global scale.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), supply and demand forecasting, and running simulations.
• Experience success in roles related to business intelligence, product management, commercial strategy, or go-to-market within the mobile or consumer electronics industry.
• Understanding of the mobile industry, including carriers, handsets, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the business, partners, and industry trends to inform decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze data and provide insights for business growth and profitability.
• Develop and implement data-driven approaches to measure promotional and pricing effectiveness, recommending improvements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop new investigative methods.
• Navigate a global organization, build stakeholder relationships, and articulate commercial impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager