Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud Logistics

Google • Clarksville, TN

21h • $111,000 - $159,000

About The Position

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers
build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the
street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex,
multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to
plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate
clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will
often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the
players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

In this role, you will lead how Google optimizes daily logistics processes by
incorporating current industry standards and best practices. You will be
responsible for managing continuous process improvement recommendations and
implementing operational changes, standardizing user documentation, and
interacting with all partner teams to motivate action. You will initiate and
oversee operational improvement efforts for Google Cloud Logistics, analyze
performance impacts to inform strategy, and work with key stakeholders to drive
innovation. Finally, you will create high-level presentations and documentation
for the leadership team highlighting operational performance and key
improvements.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the
Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and
maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google
platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our
engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we
can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have
the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $111,000-$159,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary
range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the
base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in a customer or client-facing operations management role supporting data center logistics.
• 5 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
• 5 years of experience in identifying issues in processes and creating solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master's degree.
• 7 years of experience managing operations in multiple locations.
• 7 years of experience in operations management, problem-solving, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) vendor relationships, budget creation, and cost management.
• Experience with data center logistics.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day logistics operations management and manage Third-Party Logistics (3PL) vendors operating warehouses and data centers in assigned locations to ensure they consistently meet aligned Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintain business continuity.
• Manage and monitor Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and vendor performance scorecards, while developing business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements. Maintain ownership of quarterly/annual budgeting, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within assigned locations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., vendors, carriers, and cross-functional teams) to reduce end-to-end delivery cycle times.
• Engage with Google stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities and joint opportunities to scale the business efficiently.
• Drive opportunity initiatives to address obstacles for forward and reverse material flows into and out of data centers and warehouses.

What This Job Offers

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