Strategy and Operations Principal Lead, Americas Sellside Business Operations

Google•Mountain View, CA

11d•$186,000 - $269,000

About The Position

Within Global Partnerships, the Sellside organization works with publishers and app developers of all sizes to promote their ad inventory through Google partner solutions such as AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager, across mobile, display, and video formats. The organization also supports Google product teams through partnerships that help power Google user experiences. The role is part of a newly formed Sellside organization that brings together teams responsible for sales business operations, strategy and operations, learning and development, data tools and solutions, and sales support. These groups partner with sellside executives on ongoing operations and transformational projects. The Strategy and Operations Principal Lead serves as a trusted thought partner to executives, working across business strategy, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence for the Americas sellside business. The US pay range is $186,000–$269,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Chief of Staff role or a similar role requiring leadership of varied strategic and operational initiatives while working closely with executive leaders.
Knowledge of Google's Ads products, sales teams, or service operations, and of the customer and engagement contexts in which they operate, particularly for publishers and developers on the sellside.
Ability to understand and articulate the big picture to executive and executive leadership teams while maintaining exceptional attention to execution details.
Ability to work in an environment and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic thought partner to the sellside Americas lead, advising on operations and organizational structure.
Lead management of key business operating metrics, including business performance and goals, and executive governance forums to increase accountability and share actionable insights against metrics and roadmaps.
Lead sensitive and critical projects for executive leaders by quickly understanding context, developing a prioritized scope and approach in ambiguous situations, and driving projects to action.
Function as the lead strategy business partner for cross-functional projects and initiatives, liaising across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and other teams.