Cloud Support Strategy Lead, Strategy, Systems, and Intelligence

Google
Sunnyvale, CA, USA / Waterloo, ON, Canada / Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

About the job

Google Cloud Support is responsible for providing technical support for Google Cloud products globally. Within the Support organization, the Strategy, Systems, and Intelligence (SSI) team operates as a central strategic function that drives the evolution of the support model. SSI's core responsibilities include designing future-state service models, utilizing data and AI to produce predictive insights for operational planning, and building the intelligent systems required for a proactive and scalable support journey. Through the integration of data, strategy, and systems innovation, the SSI team works to create an AI-first support framework designed to address complex customer issues and enhance the overall effectiveness of Google Cloud support.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end and iterate the service model, service offerings, and the overall customer experience outside of the direct product interface (e.g., the Northstar Experience)."; "Conduct customer pain point research, write formal Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), and define launch readiness criteria for new product features."; "Co-design and define the support journey within the product experience (e.g., Gemini Cloud Assist integration, contextual help), focusing on optimizing systems like AppHub and Personalized Service Health (PSH)."; "Engage with Product, Engineering, and Partner teams to ensure alignment on service model execution and support readiness."

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience."; "8 years of experience in a management consulting, sales operations, business strategy or corporate advisory role."; "Experience in leading commercial modeling, service design, or portfolio management for a global organization."; "Experience working directly with and providing counsel to executives (Director/VP) regarding business strategy and business generation."; "Experience in cross-functional stakeholder management, specifically bridging technical delivery teams and commercial/sales functions."

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree."; "Understanding of the cloud support market landscape, including participant service models, pricing structures, and customer buying behaviors."; "Ability to lead and execute complex, ambiguous projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced environment (e.g., New Product Introduction (NPI)/launch)."; "Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for an executive audience."; "Excellent problem-solving and systems thinking skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment across Finance, Legal, Sales, and Engineering."