**Experienced Business Planning Principal - Cloud & IT Services Strategy Development**

About the Opportunity Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth and innovation? Do you have a strong background in business planning, strategic consulting, and marketing strategy? We're seeking an experienced Business Planning Principal to join our team at Google Cloud, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our business. About the Role As a Business Planning Principal, you'll work closely with our product, finance, and marketing/sales teams to drive business productivity, customer engagement experience, and generation strategies across Google Cloud products and customer segments. You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline specific projects and other business issues to improve customer experience and create competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities * Work closely with policy and product teams to drive business productivity, customer engagement experience, and generation strategies across Google Cloud products and customer segments * Collaborate with teams across product, marketing, partner strategy, pricing, finance, legal, sales operations, and business strategy teams to identify opportunities to streamline specific projects and other business issues * Communicate and influence leaders of these groups to drive business outcomes * Balance strategy, complexity, speed to market, scalability, and financial impact of initiatives * Develop and implement business plans that drive growth and innovation * Analyze business cases to support non-standard procedures and products * Create, monitor, and review approved product usage rights/restrictions for AI products across products and business groups * Ensure ongoing review of new product use rights and OH&S, including additions, modifications, or deletions * Support the design of product usage patterns during the launch process and contribute to the core business planning process to evaluate goals for non-standard processes * Review and expand the business process structure and review beyond the product process to include legal/non-legal processes and support broader business issues Qualifications * MBA or Master's Degree in Management, Science, Technology, or Engineering, or relevant experience * 4 years of experience in business planning, strategic consulting, marketing strategy, or similar fields * 3 years of experience in the field of cloud/IT services * Knowledge of cloud/IT infrastructure technology * Ability to work with seniors in product, finance, and marketing/sales * Ability to work in the product/sales department on initiatives related to technology business generation and marketing * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Skills and Competencies * Strong business planning and strategy development skills * Excellent communication and influencing skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to think strategically and drive business outcomes * Experience working in a cloud/IT services environment * Knowledge of cloud/IT infrastructure technology Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits * Opportunity to work with a leading technology company and contribute to the growth and innovation of our business * Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals * Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and mentorship programs * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options * Competitive salary and benefits package Work Environment and Company Culture * We're a global company with a diverse and inclusive culture * We value innovation, creativity, and collaboration * We're committed to making a positive impact on the world through our products and services * We offer a range of benefits and perks, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package Compensation, Perks, and Benefits * Competitive salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year * Bonus structure based on individual and team performance * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) matching program * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options * Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs * Access to cutting-edge technology and tools * Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals How to Apply If you're a motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth and innovation, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter, and we'll be in touch to discuss your application. Apply for this job