Product Strategy and Operations Principal, AI2 Strategic Partnerships

Product Strategy and Operations Principal, AI2 Strategic Partnerships Product and Business Strategy Leaders bring together teams across Google’s functions to help products execute optimally. Our team pushes Google to scale at key points that refine our products and infrastructure by executing efficiently, bringing solid business sense and sound judgment, and working effectively across organizational lines. Our roles often include components of strategy (e.g. analyzing and understanding new trends in the industry, building business plans), operations (e.g. running the cadence of organizations, connecting the operating lines between our functions), and communications. Our team partners with senior leadership to run important functions that cross-cut our existing organizations and deliver high impact projects. We help Engineers, PMs, UX, and all other functions to build amazing products that delight our users, and then get those products into their hands. In this role, you will work with the Office of Alphabet's CEO and AI2’s executive leadership to drive the strategic partnerships on various strategic topics including supply discussions, technology collaborations, partnership announcements, etc. You will act as the single source of truth and lead these efforts to ensure the Partner Engagement with AI2 leadership is efficient and impactful based on the strategic positioning defined by AI2 and Alphabet leadership. AI2 leadership has clear context based on internal and external research/assessment and is fully debriefed on relevant context before engaging with partners. AI2 partner engagement is aligned with the rest of Alphabet (e.g. broader Cloud) in terms of messaging, announcements, etc. Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 11 years of experience in management consulting, product management and strategy, or analytics in a technology company. Experience working with and analyzing data, and managing multiple cross‑functional programs or projects. Preferred qualifications Master's degree or PhD. Experience working with product and engineering teams. Strong product sense and understanding of the infra stack. Ability to thrive in a fast paced matrixed environment, influence and collaborate cross‑functionally with technical leads, engineering fellows, engineering leaders, finance, legal, accounting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities Identify problems and issues across the organization and define/lead programs and processes to solve them. Influence team members and executive management to act and drive projects to completion. Establish and lead operating processes and tools for effectively managing the organization and achieving goals. Shape the partnership strategy and establish governance structures/operating models to maximize value for Alphabet. Facilitate the discussion between Alphabet/AI2 leadership and strategic partners by building clear artifacts and communications. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $177,000-$257,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as experience and education. Compensation details listed in the US role posting reflect the base salary only. 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 and 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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Google is a global company and English proficiency is required for all roles unless stated otherwise. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google