Strategic Programs Manager, Cloud

Application window will be open until at least June 15, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA . Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role. Experience in program management, data analysis, and generating data-driven insights to influence decision-making. Experience working with executive-level clients or stakeholders. Preferred qualifications MBA or other relevant technical advanced degree. Knowledge of cloud technologies, products, trends, and market dynamics. Ability to handle simultaneous projects under deadline pressure. Excellent problem-solving and program management skills, with experience executing complex strategic and operational initiatives. About The Job As part of the Google Cloud Go-to-Market Strategy team, you will be responsible for executing key strategic programs for all Go-To-Market teams that help drive the global priorities. In this role, you'll combine your analytical skills and business sense to help drive and develop the performance and strategy of our Google Cloud GTM business. The organization’s goal is to align company priorities with day-to-day operations and evolve early-stage ideas into growth initiatives. The Google Cloud Go-to-Market Strategy and Operations team acts as trusted advisors, partnering with Sales, Customer Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Partners and Google Cloud Consulting to plan, strategize, and run the business in a transformational way. 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: $152,000 - $222,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits. Responsibilities Influence executive-level decision making through deep, scalable, and actionable insights into core business decisions. Manage operational and strategic initiatives by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing data, and developing recommendations. Perform data analysis and modeling to identify trends and efficiency opportunities. Design scalable processes to minimize inefficiencies. Work with cross‑functional organizations within Google Cloud to drive alignment and collaboration on the execution and achievement of key business goals. Provide program performance feedback to enable efficient cross‑functional operations and iterate on the program effectively, rapidly, and at scale. Establish expectations and rationale on deliverables for stakeholders and contributors. Communicate status and identify any obstacles and paths for resolution to stakeholders, including executive leaders, in a transparent, regular, professional, and timely manner. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google