Strategy and Operations Senior Associate, Play Partnerships

Google•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$124,000 - $177,000

About The Position

Google Play enables apps and games across Android devices and the web. The Strategy and Operations team supports Play Partnerships by defining strategy and OKRs, driving operations, identifying ways to create value, and providing analytics, insights, and tools. In this role, you will drive central business operations and help transform team workflows using AI. You will partner with leadership on efficient business operations and high-priority initiatives, while collaborating on efforts to modernize day-to-day operations with AI tools. The role is visible across Play Partnerships and other functions. Success requires attention to detail, initiative, experimentation with new technologies, a holistic mindset, comfort with ambiguity, the ability to influence and partner with leadership, and skill in building cross-functional relationships at multiple organizational levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
At least 4 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, or a corporate advisory role.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, creative solution development, attention to detail, and strong execution.
Demonstrated experimentation with generative AI tools or low-code automations to improve productivity and workflow efficiency.
Ability to influence and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid, collaborative environment.
Fluent English communication skills to represent and advocate complex business or technical concepts.
Excellent program management skills, including structuring ambiguous business problems into sequential steps.
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Drive Play Partnerships business operations globally, including strategic planning and setting and tracking OKRs.
Create programs and processes to address business operations challenges, including AI-assisted workflow solutions, and influence cross-functional teams and leadership to implement them.
Manage ongoing rhythm-of-the-business deliverables and communicate insights to leadership through executive-ready materials.
Co-develop strategies for the global Play Partnerships team and help implement them through communication and operations.
Co-develop cross-functional projects and initiatives, coordinating with business development, analytics, legal, and finance.