Strategy and Operations Principal Lead, GTM

The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google's complex and ever-evolving Ads business runs smoothly. We are instrumental in setting go-to-market strategy, and ensuring flawless execution and operations against the strategy. We have teams embedded in each of the major Ads business areas as well as global teams that work across the business areas. Team members are analytical and strategic, with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done. Responsibilities Define, prioritize, structure and execute strategic and operational initiatives which includes developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing data, leading analyses and developing & implementing recommendations. Drive operating rigor for the org, including optimizing resource allocation, measuring/reporting progress against key objectives and managing business updates/quarterly reviews. Deliver on complex initiatives that are foundational elements to the Mastery team achieving its learning and business objectives (e.g., end-to-end process standardization and optimization, measurement strategy, talent strategy, etc.). Analyze business processes to identify potential issues and uncover/prioritize levers for improvement; influence senior stakeholders to implement suggested improvements. Structure and package your work into compelling presentations and communications that influence various audiences including senior executives.