Strategy and Operations Manager, Platforms and Devices Marketing

Strategy and Operations (S&O) professionals in Google’s Platforms and Devices Marketing organization provide business critical strategy and insights, ensure cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, and help teams drive partnerships and new initiatives forward. In this role, you will engage with Google Platforms and Devices (P&D) leadership to establish Marketing’s direction, manage planning and operational processes, and work cross-functionally with key partners across Marketing, Product, Finance and Engineering to solve our toughest challenges, advocate for high-priority projects, and drive greater operational excellence within Marketing.

Empower Platforms and Devices (P&D) Marketing to make confident, data-driven decisions and operate with maximum efficiency through AI-powered operational excellence and streamlined governance. You will act as a orchestrator and trusted advisor, serving as the vital connection between Central and Product Area teams. By managing information as an asset, you will drive agile alignment and decisive action across the organization. You will lead through the art of influence and diplomacy, fostering seamless collaboration and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics with empathy and organizational agility. Combining an insight-led approach with the highest standards of integrity, you will help shape the future of our marketing operations.

Know the user. Know the magic. Connect the two. At its core, marketing at Google starts with technology and ends with the user, bringing both together in unconventional ways. Our job is to demonstrate how Google's products solve the world's problems--from the everyday to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental. And we approach marketing in a way that only Google can--changing the game, redefining the medium, making the user the priority, and ultimately, letting the technology speak for itself.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Partner with global leadership to define Marketing's annual AI Transformation plan, aligning critical business issues with AI solutions.
• Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness across marketing vendor and agency operations by establishing tracking and prioritization frameworks.
• Direct the bi-annual team survey to track Platforms and Devices (P&D) Marketing resource allocation against key Product Area priorities.
• Lead monthly and quarterly operations reporting to deliver 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in management consulting, operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private or corporate advisory, or 2 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• 3 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
• 3 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience utilizing AI productivity tools to solve complex, multi-layered problems and streamline business or development workflows.
• Experience in marketing and marketing capabilities together 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.