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Governance Optimization Lead, YouTube Global Vendor Operations

Governance Optimization Lead, YouTube Global Vendor Operations

1 Month ago • 8-12 Years • Operations

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Job Description

The Governance Optimization Lead at YouTube Global Vendor Operations (GVO) is responsible for designing and managing governance frameworks for scaled vendor operations. This role requires driving strategy, structuring complex business issues, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to build consensus and execute solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a subject-matter expert for internal consulting projects, focusing on organizational, operational, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include improving operational excellence in YouTube's scaled operations and identifying high-priority business opportunities. The GVO organization oversees vendor support for YouTube Content Moderation, Creators, and Paid Products. The Risk, Compliance and Governance team ensures vendor adherence to requirements, including contract terms, tool access, and wellness programs. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
8+ years in commodity management, agreement facilitation, supplier development
4+ years in relationship development, collaboration, project management
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Spreadsheet data maintenance and reporting proficiency

Good to have:

MBA or Master's degree
Experience with procurement, agreement management, or vendor operations
Proficient with Google Workspace tools
Excellent presentation skills

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in commodity management, agreement facilitation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
4 years of experience in developing relationships, collaboration, and project/program management.

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
Experience with procurement, agreement management, or vendor operations.
Proficient with Google Workspace tools.
Ability to be comfortable with spreadsheet data maintenance and reporting.
Excellent problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to be detail oriented and process driven.
Excellent presentation skills, and the ability to maintain good relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

About the job

YouTube Global Vendor Operations (GVO) organization oversees scaled vendor support for YouTube Content Moderation, YouTube Creators, and Paid Products like NFL Sunday Ticket. The Risk, Compliance and Governance (RCG) team is the center of excellence responsible for maintaining structure and excellence across the YouTube Scaled Vendor supplier base. This includes vendor adherence to requirements including Vendor Contract Terms, Tools Access Programs, Wellness programming, Outsourcing Solutions and designing and managing vendor governance solutions that enable the GVO teams to measure Vendor Compliance across the supplier base for our scaled outsourced operations.

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 $123,000-$182,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

Drive results for the strategy, design, and management of governance frameworks for scaled vendor operations.
Structure and communicate complex and ambiguous business issues, and articulate in a digestible fashion to a broader business audience.
Work with cross-functional partners and make recommendations to YouTube Leads to build consensus and drive towards execution.
Act as a subject-matter specialist for internal business consulting projects, focusing on a variety of organizational, operational, and strategic initiatives.
Bring problem solving and operational excellence to YouTube Global Scaled operations helping teams understand the highest priority opportunities for the business.

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$123.0K - $182.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$152.5K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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