Vendor Operations Manager, YouTube Global Vendor Operations

1 Day ago • 7-7 Years • Operations • $132,000 PA - $194,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Vendor Operations Manager at YouTube will manage global vendor workflows to enhance YouTube content operations performance. Responsibilities include managing the operational strategy, vendor selection, agreements, continuous process improvement, and vendor performance (staffing, SLAs, quality). This role involves developing and managing projects, ensuring compliance, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The manager will analyze data to provide recommendations, mitigating risks and driving improvements at scale. Exposure to potentially graphic or offensive content during escalations is expected.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience in operations, vendor management, and analytics.
  • Experience in consulting and strategic communication at the executive level.
  • Accountability for vendor performance and workflow operations.
  • Data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills.
Good to have:
  • Program management experience on cross-functional projects.
  • Adaptability to changing business needs.
  • Excellent presentation, communication (written and verbal) skills.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience using analytics or applying project management tools to address business issues (e.g., data analytics, GoogleSQL, scripts/workflows, data modeling, Google portfolio).
  • 7 years of experience in operations or business management, and vendor management.
  • Experience in consulting or developing and communicating strategy at executive level for decision making with clear recommendations using fact/data based approach.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in program management on cross-functional projects.
  • Experience in managing the environment and continually adapting to changing business needs.
  • Excellent problem-solving, investigative, modeling and presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with multiple levels including executive leadership team, peers and managers.

About the job

In this role, you will manage critical workflows operated by vendors across the globe to help realize the next level of performance for YouTube content operations. You will manage sections of the global operational strategy and support model, including extended workforce decisions, agreements, vendor selection and continuous improvements of business processes. You will be accountable for vendor performance for which includes, but not limited to overseeing staffing, Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence, quality performance and other operations metrics. You will develop and manage projects related to global vendor operations. You will also be exposed to graphic, controversial, and sometimes offensive video content during team escalations in line with YouTube’s community guidelines.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$194,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Be accountable for operations and managing overall vendor performance across workflows. Lead and deliver regular business reviews with stakeholders and vendor relationship management activities.
  • Develop and maintain the overall regional workflow strategy. Identify and mitigate risk from a delivery standpoint and ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams locally and globally to drive continuous vertical and horizontal improvements at scale.
  • Structure and execute operational and initiatives for YouTube Trust and Safety vendor operations by developing plans, gathering/synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses and developing recommendations.
  • Synthesize analysis to deliver data-driven recommendations (e.g., cost-benefit, risk-coverage-quality, impact analysis).

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