Head of Global Capacity Management, Forward Deployed Engineering

Head of Global Capacity Management, Forward Deployed Engineering Apply Select your preferred working location: Sunnyvale, CA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; New York, NY . Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in program or project management. 7 years of experience in people management. Preferred qualifications: Experience leading a globally distributed team. Experience with executive stakeholder management. Experience with capacity planning models. Experience in staffing and forecasting in fractional staffing models. Knowledge of public cloud technologies, products, trends, and market dynamics. About the job As the Head of Global Capacity Management for Forward Deployed Engineering, you will direct a global team of Capacity Managers to optimize the staffing and utilization of Google talent across Forward Deployed Engineering engagements. You will bridge the gap between high‑level business strategy and day‑to‑day operational execution, ensuring that Google Cloud Consulting (GCC) has the right talent in the right place at the right time. You will serve as a key partner to Global Leadership and Strategy and Operations, driving the framework for supply‑and‑demand forecasting, influencing critical business decisions, and advocating both operational efficiency and consultant well‑being. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $164,000 - $240,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits. Lead a global team of Capacity Managers focused on day‑to‑day staffing of Google talent on Customer Engagements. Partner with Strategy and Operations and Google Cloud Consulting leadership to create best practices for staffing and utilization management. Partner with Global Leadership to address supply and demand issues, and influence business decisions. Lead weekly staffing meetings with Professional Services teams and ensure supply and demand forecasts are accurate. Develop new metrics for tracking staffing efficiency. Create and maintain relationships with practice managers and consultants. 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. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.