Strategic Project Senior Lead
Google · London, England, United Kingdom
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- London, England, United Kingdom
Job highlights
- Lead EMEA-wide strategic projects at Google.
- Collaborate with Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing.
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Communicate findings to regional leadership.
- Requires 8 years of project management experience.
About the role
Strategic Project Lead at Google
The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team at Google ensures the smooth operation of Google's complex and evolving Ads business. We are crucial in defining go-to-market strategies and guaranteeing their flawless execution and operational efficiency. Our team comprises individuals who are analytical and strategic, with a practical approach to achieving objectives. We have embedded teams within major Ads business areas and global teams that collaborate across these areas.
About the Job
As a Strategic Project Lead, you will be instrumental in driving progress and ensuring the successful delivery of EMEA-wide strategic, organizational, and operational projects. This role involves close collaboration with a diverse range of partners, including Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and gTech.
Responsibilities
- Drive progress and ensure delivery of EMEA-wide strategic, organizational and operational projects, in collaboration with a wide range of partners across Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing, gTech and others.
- Build and manage relationships with key internal senior stakeholders.
- Lead presentations and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to regional leadership and beyond, gaining buy-in on recommended next steps.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience working within management consulting or project management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to work with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to move from detail to executive level strategy and presentations.
- Excellent communicator with great people and presentation skills, as well as the ability to write well and translate complex issues into simple language that people who are not experts can understand.
- Excellent influencing and senior stakeholder management skills.
About Google
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Project Management
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Executive Presentations
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Business Judgment
- Influencing Skills
Skills & topics
- Strategic Project Lead
- Project Management
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Operations Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- EMEA Projects
- Leadership
- Google Ads
- Management Consulting
- Operational Projects
- Strategic Initiatives
- Executive Presentations
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8 years of management consulting or project management experience, emphasizing strategic initiative leadership and operational project delivery. Quantify achievements whenever possible.
- Showcase stakeholder skills: Detail your experience in building relationships with senior internal stakeholders and your ability to influence and manage them.
- Demonstrate communication prowess: Provide examples of how you've presented complex issues clearly to diverse audiences and translated them into simple language.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you lead complex operational and strategic initiatives and manage people from varied backgrounds.
- Research Google's values: Understand Google's commitment to equal opportunity and its collaborative work environment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Go-to-Market Operations team at Google do?
- The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team at Google is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of Google's Ads business. They establish go-to-market strategies and oversee their flawless execution and operations.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Strategic Project Lead at Google?
- The Strategic Project Lead drives and delivers EMEA-wide strategic, organizational, and operational projects. This involves collaborating with various internal teams like Product, Sales, and Finance, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.
- What qualifications are essential for this Strategic Project Lead role at Google?
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of experience in management consulting or project management are required. Preferred qualifications include experience leading complex initiatives, strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- How does Google approach diversity and inclusion for this Strategic Project Lead position?
- Google is committed to equal employment opportunity and is proud to be an affirmative action employer. They value diversity and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
- What kind of cross-functional collaboration is expected in this role?
- The Strategic Project Lead will collaborate with a wide range of partners across Product, Sales, Finance, Marketing, gTech, and other departments to drive projects and ensure successful outcomes.
- How important are presentation and communication skills for the Strategic Project Lead at Google?
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are critical. The role requires the ability to translate complex issues into simple language for diverse audiences and to effectively gain buy-in from regional leadership.