Google · 8 hours ago
Lead Solution Strategist, Vendor Management Organization, Google Cloud
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$218K/yr - $306K/yr
15+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Lead Solution Strategist for their Vendor Management Organization within Google Cloud. This role involves driving innovative vendorization strategies, optimizing vendor performance, and cultivating partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development operations.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive vendorization strategy tailored to the unique needs of the global business development organization across multiple customer segments, optimizing vendor spend and performance
Lead innovation initiatives by strategically leveraging Google Cloud's vast vendor ecosystem. This involves identifying, evaluating, and implementing vendor solutions to drive business growth and efficiency
Define, manage, and optimize the vendor model for business development organization, ensuring high-quality delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and effective resource utilization
Cultivate and nurture deep, outcome-based partnerships with executive industry leaders. Focus on building collaborations that create mutual value, drive innovation, and achieve strategic objectives
Engage with a wide range of industry leaders, establishing Google Cloud as a pioneer in strategic partnerships. Set new standards for strategic partnerships within the industry, driving best practices and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
15 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role
5 years of experience in people management
Preferred
Experience in developing and executing vendorization strategies, specific in sales and marketing
Experience in managing and optimizing vendor models for learning services or similar functions
Track record of success in developing and implementing strategic vendor management solutions
Ability to lead innovation and drive transformation within complex vendor ecosystems
Ability to effectively convey complex information to audiences
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey 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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