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Google · 11 hours ago

Director, Global Industry Lead, Automotive, Google Cloud

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$262K/yr - $369K/yr

15+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Director, Global Industry Lead for Automotive within Google Cloud. This senior leadership role involves coordinating a global team, defining industry product strategies, and engaging with key customers to drive growth and digital transformation in the automotive sector.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the global automotive strategy and solution offerings, evolving the cross-functional operating model to ensure seamless organizational coordination

Translate customer demand into industry-specific solutions by partnering with product teams to define clear priorities, joint initiatives, and innovation roadmaps

Act as a global thought leader through high-profile events and publications, driving Google Cloud’s influence across the automotive sector

Manage strategic ISV and tech partnerships, oversee potential acquisitions, and ensure high-quality enablement for Systems Integrator (SI) partners

Build and foster deep relationships with internal Google leaders and external C-suite executives to drive alignment and long-term alliance success

Qualification

Automotive industry experienceCloud technologiesDigital transformation leadershipMachine learningIndustrial automation (OT) systemsCustomer-facing experienceMBA degreeExecutive experienceGlobal role experienceC-suite relationships

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

15 years of professional experience in the automotive industry

10 years of customer-facing experience, running engagements with clients (e.g., consulting, project management, sales, implementation or technical sales)

10 years of experience with information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals

Experience with cloud technologies and machine learning

Experience leading digital transformation, industrial automation (OT) systems, or AI-based solution development

Preferred

MBA degree

10 years of executive experience

Experience operating in a global role on a global scale

Experience with executive digital transformation within a major manufacturing organization and consulting

Deep knowledge of industrial automation (OT) systems

Track record of established, actionable relevant executive/C-suite relationships and a sterling reputation within the automotive ecosystem

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

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2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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