About the job

As a Manager of Organizational Effectiveness Programs, you are the operational engine behind the Cloud AI organization. Supporting a global team of 2,000+ (predominantly Software Engineers and Product Managers), you will act as a high-visibility individual contributor responsible for the systems, processes, and programs that keep our organization healthy and efficient.

This role is designed for a strategic operator who can navigate the complexities of a large-scale technical organization. You will work in a tight, three-way partnership with the product strategy and operations lead, the Vice President/General Manager (VP/GM) of the business, and the HR Business Partner (HRBP) of the VP/GM. While HR defines the people strategy, you are responsible for the programmatic execution and operational data that bring that strategy to life. You must be equally comfortable manipulating complex datasets in the morning and presenting a multi-quarter location strategy change plan to multiple VPs in the afternoon. You will understand the heavy lifting of performance cycles, headcount hygiene, and location strategy with precision and integrity. You will act as the vital link between executive leadership, HR, and the Cloud AI team. You will cultivate a welcoming, high-growth environment through tailored onboarding, manager enablement, and meaningful recognition.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + 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 benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage Google Reviews and Development (GRAD) cycles, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Oversee operational logistics for internships, student research, and campus hiring. Build infrastructure for organization wide awards celebrating technical and leadership milestones.

• Manage headcount allocations and organizational hygiene. Execute geographic footprint and site growth strategy with leadership. Provide operational frameworks and data support for organizational changes.

• Execute Vice President (VP)/General Manager (GM) communication plans, translating complex updates into clear content. Curate leadership content and manage chat spaces for bidirectional information flow. Plan leadership offsites and summits to drive actionable outcomes.

• Design lightweight onboarding and training for high-density engineering environments. Manage talent routing to key industry and academic conferences.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in program management, business operations, or a related operational role within a global technology company.

• Experience manipulating and analyzing organizational datasets (e.g., SQL, advanced spreadsheet modeling, or dashboard tools).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with software engineering or AI/ML organization.

• Experience navigating the nuances of global location strategy and distributed team dynamics.

• Understanding of the distinction between HR policy and operational program management with strong partnership history with HR business partners.

• Ability to demonstrate track record of high-urgency operational fires alongside long-term, multi-quarter strategic programs.

• Excellent Communication Skills with the ability to ghost-write for executives and create narrative-driven presentations for audiences from engineers to VPs.