Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs
Google · Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Gurugram, Haryana, India
Job highlights
- Lead AI strategy and operations for gTech Ads.
- Drive AI programs from concept to impact.
- Manage a global team of program managers.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams.
- Report progress to executive leadership.
About the role
Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs
As the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs, you will drive top AI programs end-to-end across various stages - opportunity identification, conceptualization, business requirements, product detailed design, technical development, adoption and successful impact realization. You lead a global team of strategic program managers to partner closely with TAI (gTech Ads Tools, Automation and Infrastructure team), gTech Ads, GTM or Global Business Applied AI, gData, Finance and Marketing teams. You will be responsible for establishing rigorous Technical Program Management to supercharge TAI development and translating long-term strategy into tactical initiatives for your team.
Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech’s role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers’ complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive a holistic AI strategy for gTech Ads, focus on driving clear business outcomes (customer experience, customer growth and operational efficiency).
- Lead evolving AI technologies and application to super-charge deployment of AI at scale.
- Define top AI programs, drive roadmaps and execution seamlessly in close collaboration with various Engineering, Product, Program Management, Data Analytics and Business teams.
- Lead and empower a global team of AI strategic program managers, set clear plans and goals, provide oversight, foster collaboration, and remove roadblocks to execution.
- Lead and represent AI programs to executive gTech Ads or GTM leadership to provide regular roadmap progress, and unlock new opportunities or debottleneck execution to deliver impact on the ground.
- Identify and drive systemic improvement opportunities, ensure excellence in their technical development and product management functions.
Key skills/competency
- Strategy
- Operations
- AI Programs
- Program Management
- Product Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Roadmap Execution
- Business Acumen
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Head of Strategy and Operations
- Strategy
- Operations
- AI Programs
- gTech Ads
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Artificial Intelligence
- Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years in strategy/operations and 5+ years with executives, emphasizing AI program success.
- Showcase AI expertise: Detail your experience in structuring executive forums and driving complex, cross-functional AI projects.
- Quantify impact: Use metrics to demonstrate customer experience, growth, and operational efficiency improvements driven by your initiatives.
- Prepare for executive interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic vision, team leadership, and navigating complex technical roadmaps.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the preferred working locations for the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs role at Google?
- For the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs position at Google, your preferred working location can be Hyderabad, Telangana, India, or Gurugram, Haryana, India. You will have the opportunity to share your preference during the application process.
- What is the minimum educational requirement for this Google AI leadership role?
- The minimum educational requirement for the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs role at Google is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory.
- How much experience is needed to be considered for the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs position?
- To be considered for the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs role at Google, you need a minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, or corporate advisory. Additionally, 5 years of experience working with executive stakeholders is required.
- What does 'gTech' stand for in this Google job title?
- In this Google job title, 'gTech' stands for Google's global technology solutions organization. It's the part of Google that helps bring their products and services to life by providing technical expertise and support to customers.
- What is the primary focus of the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs role?
- The primary focus of the Head of Strategy and Operations, gTech Ads AI Programs role at Google is to drive top AI programs end-to-end, focusing on strategy, execution, and realizing business outcomes like customer experience, growth, and operational efficiency.
- What kind of team will I be leading as the Head of Strategy and Operations for Google's Ads AI Programs?
- As the Head of Strategy and Operations for Google's Ads AI Programs, you will lead a global team of strategic program managers. You will partner closely with various internal teams like TAI, gTech Ads, GTM, and others.
- What specific Google Ads products knowledge is beneficial for this role?
- Knowledge of Google's Ads products, sales teams, or service operations, along with understanding the customer and competitive contexts, is preferred for this role. This helps in effectively driving AI programs within the Ads ecosystem.