Manager, Product Activation

Google•New York, NY

About The Position

The YouTube Business Central Strategy and Operations Team is responsible for leading global, cross-functional, strategic initiatives to drive the unprecedented growth and health of the YouTube creator and partner ecosystem. The core capabilities of the team include strategic planning and business operations, incentives design and operations, and business strategy and operations for the three regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity or product strategy, or 6 years of experience with an advanced degree.
4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
Experience managing teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
Business acumen and knowledge of the YouTube ecosystem.
Excellent problem solving and project management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to take ambiguous topics and turn them into compelling narratives for different audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of Regional Product Activation leads.
Work seamlessly with Global Product Activation team and the America YouTube Partnerships team to drive business outcomes and product adoption goals across Shopping, Responsibility, Music/Podcast, CTV, Creator and Emerging Experiences and Community (EMCO) verticals.
Synthesize and prioritize regional product feedback and make recommendations on product roadmap to global.
Collaborate with global product, regional and country teams on pilots, program assessments, and cross-functional engagements to drive market growth and support business plan.
Initiate, establish and scale initiatives, working with a broad stakeholder set.