Innovation Lead III, Retail and CPG, Google Cloud

Innovation Lead III, Retail and CPG, Google Cloud Google Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; +3 more; +2 more Advanced Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of customer-facing experience in innovation strategy, design strategy, product management, or management consulting. Experience advising enterprise leaders (Vice President/CxO) and leading cross-functional engagements. Experience with AI technologies (Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Machine Learning, or AI Agent architectures) and cloud platforms. Preferred qualifications: MBA or Master's degree in Strategic Design, or a related field. Experience leading design/innovation firms and tier-1 strategy consulting firms. Experience with Google Cloud's AI stack (Gemini, Vertex, GECX), building ROI models and repeatable product frameworks. Track record of pattern recognition to transform bespoke customer wins into scalable, industry-wide innovation plays. Track record of building product roadmaps, rapid value cases (qualitative and quantitative ROI models), user experience prototypes, and repeatable product frameworks. About the job The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners. As an Innovation Lead for Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), you will be a core member of the Delta Innovation practice within Google Cloud Consulting. In this role, you will partner directly with leading retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and CPG enterprises to design, prototype, and co-create next-generation customer experiences and intelligent retail operations. Operating with a true product-centric mindset distinguishing scalable product creation from bespoke project delivery—you will master at navigating highly ambiguous environments alongside C-suite (CxO) executives. You will blend industry thought leadership, user-centered design strategy, and deep AI and agentic technology expertise to translate complex business challenges into transformative outcomes. You will partner seamlessly with account leaders, forward-deployed engineering squads, and the broader Google ecosystem to move from abstract ideas to production-grade value creation. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Partner with leadership to identify and scope high-value opportunities, manging off clear problem statements to technical squads. Command the room with CxO executives, navigating complex enterprise power structures to align leadership around cloud strategies. Apply fluency in AI and agentic technologies to architect solution narratives that demonstrate rapid, high-impact return on investment. Drive user-centered design to build scalable, repeatable innovation plays while orchestrating strategic relationships across Google Cloud. Lead design thinking workshops, discovery sprints, and co-creation sessions with Retail and CPG clients to identify, validate, and prioritize high-impact AI use cases aligned with key business outcomes. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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