Strategy and Operations Manager, Platforms and Devices Marketing

Google•San Francisco, CA

13h•$116,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Strategy and Operations Manager in Google’s Platforms and Devices Marketing organization. The role provides business-critical strategy and insights, supports cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, and helps advance partnerships and new initiatives. Working with Platforms and Devices leadership and partners across Marketing, Product, Finance, and Engineering, the manager helps establish Marketing’s direction, manages planning and operational processes, addresses complex challenges, advocates for high-priority projects, and improves operational excellence. The position enables data-driven decisions and efficient operations through AI-powered operational excellence and streamlined governance. It serves as a connection between Central and Product Area teams, manages information to support agile alignment and decisive action, and fosters collaboration across complex stakeholder relationships through influence, diplomacy, empathy, and organizational agility. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; at least four years of experience in a listed strategy, finance, or advisory field, or two years with an advanced degree; three years working with executive stakeholders; and three years developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives. The listed US salary range is $116,000–$166,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Four years of experience in management consulting, operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private or corporate advisory; alternatively, two years of such experience with an advanced degree.
Three years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
Three years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.
Experience using AI productivity tools to solve complex, multi-layered problems and streamline business or development workflows.
Experience combining marketing and marketing capabilities to drive impact.
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment with an entrepreneurial approach.
Ability to work across teams, build relationships, and influence executive managers.
Excellent problem-solving, quantitative analysis, business judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with global leadership to define Marketing’s annual AI Transformation plan, aligning critical business issues with AI solutions.
Improve efficiency and effectiveness across marketing vendor and agency operations by establishing tracking and prioritization frameworks.
Direct the bi-annual team survey tracking Platforms and Devices Marketing resource allocation against key Product Area priorities.
Lead monthly and quarterly operations reporting to provide actionable performance insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Conduct data-driven business analytics and financial reviews to guide decisions, establish priorities, and optimize marketing investments.