Strategy and Operations Manager, YouTube Music and Premium

About the Job

The YouTube Product Partnerships team drives partner strategy and manages the key relationships that help to build, distribute, grow, and protect YouTube’s products globally. We own the business side of new features, products, and initiatives that are vital to the success of YouTube. We know how to assess partnership opportunities in any situation, define a strategy, and work closely within our team, and with Product, Marketing, and other stakeholders to drive critical partnerships that help evolve our business.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000-$222,000 + 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

• Own internal and external executive-level presentations, including partner reviews, and partner strategy/agreement approval forums. Bring a strong sense of narrative and slide design to ensure materials are polished and effective for discussions and driving decision-making.
• Drive the annual planning and global/regional OKR processes in close collaboration with YTPP and cross-functional leadership.
• Lead critical strategic and operational projects based on emergent business needs. Participate in early discussions on behalf of the business (including with cross-functional teams) to scope new projects.
• Identify problems and issues across organizations, create programs and processes to solve them, and influence cross-functional teams and leadership to bring them to life.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Product, Marketing, and Legal to apply insights toward understanding business-influencing trends.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role.
• 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA.
• Experience with strategic and operational projects, cross-functional stakeholder management and project management, including the ability to work autonomously and keep multiple priorities moving at the same time.
• Understanding of Music subscriptions, with interest in business development and strategic partnerships.
• Ability to collaborate comfortably and navigate ambiguity and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including deck-building skills, and ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels, including cross-functional peers and executive leadership.
• Excellent problem solving and investigative skills (e.g., spreadsheets/modeling, SQL) with effective business acumen.

Additional Information

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

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.