Director, Strategic Operations, Coding, Thinking, and Research, DeepMind

Director, Strategic Operations, Coding, Thinking, and Research, DeepMind DeepMind – Mountain View, CA, USA Key Responsibilities Define and execute the annual and bi-annual planning processes while driving the OKR cycle to align key priorities across the thinking, coding, and research areas. Lead headcount and budget planning, allocate resources based on priority and organizational strategy, and forecast trends to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Identify and implement strategies to reduce operational friction, bureaucracy, and waste, while consistently monitoring resource utilization to mitigate bottlenecks. Analyze resource management data and perform ad hoc evaluations to uncover trends, optimize performance, and identify targeted areas for operational improvement. Manage specialized, technical projects for the VP of technology and coordinate high-visibility executive reviews to deliver clear progress updates. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience leading programs across multiple geographies and time zones. 10 years of business operations experience, which includes owning key business processes or doing ‘chief of staff’ types of roles. Preferred Qualifications Good understanding or keen interest in LLMs and AGI Safety. Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to audiences, including executive leadership. Demonstrated success in fast-paced program execution and deliveries. Compensation US: $281000 - $392000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits Equity Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. EEO Statement Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.