Principal, YouTube Strategy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 13 years of experience in management consulting or other equivalent business strategy experience.
• Experience in analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, Master's degree or PhD in a Management, Technical or Engineering field.
• 12 years of experience in consulting (e.g., software, Internet or media industries, or early stage companies).
• Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to work with and present to executives and communicate with a technical management team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and business judgment.

About The Job

The YouTube Strategy, Analytics & Finance (SAF) team’s mission is to make YouTube more valuable by identifying and steering the business towards the biggest opportunities, guiding the organization to make the best possible decisions, and enabling effective implementation with proactive and trusted risk management.

Within this group, the Strategy team operates similar to a dedicated internal management consulting team, driving high-impact projects commissioned directly by YouTube’s executive leadership. The team leads projects that drive recommendations on YouTube’s biggest opportunities, new trends, and key challenges – from navigating the rise of GenAI and short-form video, to analyzing new business opportunities like Shopping, to capturing growth in subscriptions, to responsibly managing the health of the creator and partner ecosystem, and more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $227,000-$320,000 + 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.
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

• Work with YouTube's executive leadership to define, launch, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Structure and execute strategic initiatives by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses, and developing and communicating final recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional, global teams to develop compelling strategic recommendations.
• Communicate findings to leadership and to the broader organization.
• Drive recommendations through implementation and results.