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Strategy and Operations Senior Associate, Play Partnerships

Google · Mountain View, CA, USA

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 19 October 2026
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info_outline X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role. Preferred qualifications: Strategic thinker; able to solve complex problems and develop creative solutions with high attention to details and execution. Proven track record of actively experimenting with generative AI tools or low-code automations to improve daily productivity and workflow efficiency. Ability to influence and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid and collaborative environment. Ability to communicate in English fluently to represent and advocate complex business or technical concepts. Excellent program management skills, with the ability to break down loose, ambiguous business problems into structured, sequential steps. Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. About the job Google Play enables the apps and games that bring billions of Android devices to life. It’s a Google approach to entertainment, syncing magically across your devices and the web. As part of the Platform and Devices team, Googlers working on Google Play do everything from engineering our backend systems, to shaping the product strategy, to forming great content partnerships. The Strategy and Operations team enables Play Partnerships to be as effective as possible. We work to define strategy and OKRs, drive operations, find new ways to create value, provide analytics, insights and tools. As a Strategy and Operations Senior Associate, you will play a dual role driving central business operations and managing our team's AI-enabled workflow transformation. You will partner closely with the leadership to support efficient business operations and execute on high priority initiatives, while collaborating on initiatives to modernize our day-to-day operations with AI tools. This is a visible role across the Play Partnerships organization and cross-functionally. You need to be detail-oriented, take initiative, and be eager to experiment with new technologies, while also reflecting to maintain a holistic mindset. You will lead through ambiguity, display the confidence to thoughtfully persuade and partner with leadership, and build cross-functional relationships at multiple levels of the organization. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $124000 - $177000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Drive operations for the Play Partnerships organization through management of the global business operations including strategic planning and OKR setting and tracking. Create programs and processes to solve business operations challenges, including through AI-assisted workflow solutions, and influence cross-functional teams and leadership to bring them to life. Manage ongoing ‘rhythm of the business’ deliverables and communicate insights to leadership by preparing and delivering executive-ready materials. Co-develop strategies for the global Play partnerships team and help bring those to life through communication and operations. Co-develop cross-functional projects and initiatives, liaising across BD, analytics, legal, and finance. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. 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