Google
Head of GPS Strategy and Operations, Search+
The application window will remain open until at least October 20, 2025, though the role may be filled sooner based on business needs. This position may also be located at our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in Los Angeles County and San Francisco will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act for candidates with arrest or conviction records.
By applying you will have the opportunity to select your preferred working location from the following:
San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; San Bruno, CA .
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate advisory experience, or 8 years with an advanced degree.
5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
Experience in people management.
Preferred qualifications
MBA degree.
4 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment.
4 years of experience in people management.
2 years of experience creating data sets, data modeling, and reporting.
About the job The Global Product Solutions Strategy and Operations (GPS StratOps) team partners closely with each Global Product Solutions (GPS) leadership team and the regional Go-to-Market (GTM) teams to drive initiatives end-to-end for the Global Business Organization (GBO). The team's responsibilities include running the GPS annual strategy planning process, defining and aligning Product Objectives and Key Results (OKR) metrics, preparing product‑specific Business Forecast Meeting (BFM) executive reviews with Google’s Chief Business Officer and product‑specific Steering Committee (SteerCo) reviews with cross‑functional business and product leaders, and leading one‑off, product‑centric strategy projects to drive outcomes in service of product positioning and activation. The Go‑to‑Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google’s Ads business runs smoothly and executes strategy flawlessly.
US base salary range: $227,000‑$320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. The range is determined by role, level, and location.
Responsibilities
Lead and coach the GPS Search+ Strategy and Operations team of 5 product strategists.
Partner with the GPS Search+ leadership team to advise on product and sales strategy, and ensure operational excellence across Core Search, Lead Generation, and other areas.
Deliver high‑quality presentations for executive reviews, including BFM on Search and Apps with Google’s Chief Business Officer and SteerCo on Core Search and Lead Gen with cross‑functional leaders.
Identify and pursue opportunities for streamlined GTM operations (team structure, OKRs, executive narratives) based on regional and channel trends.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, derive insights, and communicate key findings to GPS Search+ leadership with executive‑ready presentations.
Google is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Applicants in Los Angeles County and San Francisco will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act for candidates with arrest or conviction records.
By applying you will have the opportunity to select your preferred working location from the following:
San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; San Bruno, CA .
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate advisory experience, or 8 years with an advanced degree.
5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
Experience in people management.
Preferred qualifications
MBA degree.
4 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment.
4 years of experience in people management.
2 years of experience creating data sets, data modeling, and reporting.
About the job The Global Product Solutions Strategy and Operations (GPS StratOps) team partners closely with each Global Product Solutions (GPS) leadership team and the regional Go-to-Market (GTM) teams to drive initiatives end-to-end for the Global Business Organization (GBO). The team's responsibilities include running the GPS annual strategy planning process, defining and aligning Product Objectives and Key Results (OKR) metrics, preparing product‑specific Business Forecast Meeting (BFM) executive reviews with Google’s Chief Business Officer and product‑specific Steering Committee (SteerCo) reviews with cross‑functional business and product leaders, and leading one‑off, product‑centric strategy projects to drive outcomes in service of product positioning and activation. The Go‑to‑Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google’s Ads business runs smoothly and executes strategy flawlessly.
US base salary range: $227,000‑$320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. The range is determined by role, level, and location.
Responsibilities
Lead and coach the GPS Search+ Strategy and Operations team of 5 product strategists.
Partner with the GPS Search+ leadership team to advise on product and sales strategy, and ensure operational excellence across Core Search, Lead Generation, and other areas.
Deliver high‑quality presentations for executive reviews, including BFM on Search and Apps with Google’s Chief Business Officer and SteerCo on Core Search and Lead Gen with cross‑functional leaders.
Identify and pursue opportunities for streamlined GTM operations (team structure, OKRs, executive narratives) based on regional and channel trends.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, derive insights, and communicate key findings to GPS Search+ leadership with executive‑ready presentations.
Google is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form.
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