Strategy and Operations Manager, Commerce, Partnerships, Operations APAC
Google · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Drive strategic initiatives for Commerce product growth.
- Inform product and partnership decisions in APAC.
- Collaborate with global and local stakeholders.
- Manage key operational workflows and business reviews.
- Analyze performance and influence global strategy.
About the role
Strategy and Operations Manager, Commerce Partnerships, Operations APAC
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory experience or 6 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Experience leading and executing complex strategic and operational initiatives for large organizations, with the ability to solve strategic and operational problems.
- Ability to develop frameworks and understand complex business constructs and macro-environments.
- Ability to guide decision-making and articulate business needs and solutions.
- Ability to learn, grasp new product and market related concepts quickly and thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Excellent stakeholder and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across various functions.
About the job
In this role, you will run operations and help inform strategic decisions relating to product and partnership growth for the Payments and Shopping (Commerce) product areas (PA). You will work to identify business needs and coordinate and formulate various types of strategic projects regularly. You will actively collaborate with local and global stakeholders within the Partnerships, Marketing, Product and broader Global Business Organization to articulate and synthesize the key priorities and help the teams report on progress to executive leadership on the same. The Global Partnerships organization is responsible for exploring new opportunities with Google's partners. Google’s Global Partnerships team works with a wide range of partners to bring the best of Google to power their business. The Global Partnerships team supports Google’s own Product teams with essential partnerships to help Google’s user experiences in advertising, Search, Assistant, Maps, Travel, Shopping, Payments and more. Teams create product-enabling partnerships, go-to-market strategies and incubate business growth for a variety of products.
Responsibilities
- Partner with APAC commerce leadership to develop recommendations on forward-looking initiatives and help drive through implementation.
- Help define partnerships GTM for new and existing features across Payments and Shopping teams.
- Run point on key operational workflows such as quarterly business reviews (QBR) and setting objectives and key results (OKR).
- Analyze business performance and provide unlocks in areas that are underperforming.
- Support efforts like business planning and cross-functional coordination with Product, marketing, GTM and other functions.
- Support the team in the development of an APAC voice on product priorities to positively influence global product strategy.
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Key skills/competency
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Partnership Development
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Product Growth
- Market Research
Skills & topics
- Strategy
- Operations
- Manager
- Commerce
- Partnerships
- APAC
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Sales Operations
- Business Development
- Product Management
- Market Analysis
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Executive Stakeholder Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight strategic planning and operations management experience relevant to Google's Commerce and Partnerships teams.
- Showcase impact: Quantify achievements in driving business growth, managing complex initiatives, and influencing stakeholders.
- Address qualifications: Clearly demonstrate your 8+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years with an advanced degree and 4 years with executive stakeholders.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and your understanding of market dynamics.
- Network strategically: Connect with Google employees in similar roles to gain insights into team culture and expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Strategy and Operations Manager role at Google?
- As a Strategy and Operations Manager at Google for Commerce and Partnerships in APAC, you will drive strategic initiatives, inform product and partnership decisions, manage operational workflows, analyze business performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence global product strategy.
- What are the minimum qualifications for this Strategy and Operations Manager position at Google?
- The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 8 years of experience in fields like management consulting or business strategy (or 6 years with an advanced degree), and 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
- What preferred qualifications will help my application for the Strategy and Operations Manager role at Google?
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, experience leading complex strategic and operational initiatives, the ability to develop frameworks and understand market constructs, strong stakeholder and project management skills, and the capacity to learn quickly in ambiguous situations.
- How does Google approach working arrangements for this Strategy and Operations Manager role?
- This role offers flexibility in preferred working locations within India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. Google is committed to equal opportunity and may have specific accommodation processes for applicants with disabilities.
- What is the Global Partnerships organization at Google responsible for?
- The Global Partnerships organization explores new opportunities with Google's partners. They work with a wide range of partners to enhance Google's user experiences across various products like Shopping and Payments by creating product-enabling partnerships and go-to-market strategies.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Strategy and Operations Manager role at Google?
- To prepare your resume, focus on highlighting your experience in strategic planning, operations management, business strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Quantify your achievements and tailor them to the specific requirements of the Google role, especially concerning commerce and partnerships in the APAC region.
- What kind of strategic and operational problems will I be solving as a Strategy and Operations Manager at Google?
- You will be identifying business needs, formulating strategic projects, and developing recommendations for forward-looking initiatives. This includes defining go-to-market strategies for new features, analyzing business performance to identify underperforming areas, and influencing global product strategy.