AI Strategy and Operations Lead III, Google Cloud

AI Strategy and Operations Lead III, Google Cloud Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA. Application window will remain open until at least July 8, 2026. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in finance, strategy and operations, sales operations, go-to-market or management consulting. Experience creating insights using SQL and other problem‑solving tools to present findings and recommendations. Preferred Qualifications Experience in planning, consulting, investment banking, or similar data‑driven business roles. Experience with SQL and other database, scripting, or business intelligence tools. Experience within Google Cloud S&O or Cloud Finance. Ability to influence business leadership with investigative skills, combined with business judgment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to construct simple and impactful messages from complex analysis. About the job Our team is focused on building and landing our Global Artificial Intelligence Go-to-Market strategy. This position plays an integral role helping drive the growth of this business in the NORTHAM focused specific super‑subregions. As part of the AI Sales Strategy and Operations team in the Google Cloud organization, you will partner closely with sales leadership, finance, product, and regional operations teams to provide actionable insights and use a data‑driven approach to improve forecast accuracy, sharpen decision making, and drive deep understanding of our fast‑growing business. Influence executive-level decision making through deep, scalable, and actionable analytical insights into core business decisions such as prioritization of growth opportunities. Provide insights to the business through analysis of bookings, activity, and product data to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness of our sales teams. Serve as a thought partner to Sales Leadership, translating operational cadences into insights and leading proactive initiatives that accelerate business growth. Plan, set goals, manage territory design, expansion plans, and business activities (e.g., weekly pipeline reviews, monthly business growth forecasts, staff meetings, MBRs, QBRs and other cadences). Structure and communicate ambiguous and challenging business issues to advise the AI Sales leadership team. Compensation US: $186,000 – $270,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 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. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.