Head of YouTube Primary Research and Insights

Head of YouTube Primary Research and Insights Location: San Bruno, CA; Mountain View, CA; Playa Vista, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Bruno, CA; Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Quantitative Science, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 13 years of experience working in data analytics, consulting, data science, engineering, or a technical operations role. 13 years of experience in statistical problem solving and analyzing data sets using SQL or comparable coding language (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++). 5 years of experience managing a team. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science). Experience influencing senior leadership on analytical decision making. Experience in data analysis, with the ability to solve problems in complex, fast‑moving, and ambiguous business environments through excellent data intuition and business acumen. Experience ideating and designing end‑to‑end consumer‑focused surveys and mixed‑method research, with a proven ability to report results and strategic insights to senior leadership. Ability to effectively communicate analysis and recommendations across a wide range of non‑technical audiences. About the job: The YouTube Business Go‑To‑Market team drives all go‑to‑market functions for YouTube, including strategy and business operations, analytics and data science, partnership enablement, and product activation. The team shapes priorities to accelerate growth and resource the business accordingly, enhancing skills and capabilities to support execution of business priorities, driving efficiency across business operations, and building excellent infrastructure and tooling. This team combines strategic, operational, and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done and drive change across a global organization. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun together. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $230,000 - $321,000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits. Responsibilities: Lead high‑stakes consumer research and mixed‑method studies (conjoint, surveys, focus groups) to define YouTube’s content acquisition, product prioritization, and business generation strategies. Build robust financial models and conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business outcomes and mitigate risks for new initiatives. Analyze complex data sets to identify actionable trends, translating raw qualitative and quantitative insights into clear, data‑driven business opportunities. Deliver strategic recommendations and thought leadership to VP‑ and Director‑level stakeholders across YouTube Music, Media, Product, and Engineering verticals. Manage and mentor a team of analysts and researchers, driving execution excellence and upholding rigorous quality standards across all projects. Looking to join a global company with a culture of belonging and inclusion. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. Google is a proud 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, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, expecting parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy and related resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.