Senior Program Manager, YouTube Creator BrandConnect

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in project planning, and managing cross-functional technical programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the digital advertising space and a deep understanding of the YouTube creator ecosystem.
• Experience with systems, data analysis, and generative AI frameworks, models, and tools.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership (e.g., VP and Director level) and build alliances with executive and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with ease while introducing the right level of structure.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.

About The Job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting YouTube Creator BrandConnect and foster collaboration. You will drive execution and ensure communication across all levels of the YouTube organization and with external partners.

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 $174,000-$258,000 + 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

• Develop and execute strategy for programs at the intersection of creator content and advertising, influencing leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve company and product area OKRs.
• Direct strategic programs to accelerate business impact for YouTube Creator Brand Engagements and Ads.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and Product Areas to drive OKRs, creating plans and long-term systemic change. Manage risks and identify economies of scale by coalescing strategic programs into portfolios to support efficiency, velocity, and returns for Google.
• Lead communication with executives across multiple Google product areas and industry stakeholders, providing technical data and insights to influence decision-making and enable business growth.
• Drive decision-making and prioritization among VPs and Director-level audiences, ensuring alignment and leading a governance structure for executive decision-making.