Strategic Business Partner, Extended Workforce Solutions

Job Description

As a Vendor Management Specialist at Google, your role will involve building trusted relationships with Director-level and executive decision-makers, understanding their strategic priorities within product areas and Bets. You will be expected to demonstrate expertise in Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) menu of services, supporting VPs in getting the right talent by shaping and enforcing cost-effective practices and adherence to xWS policies. Your understanding of VP business objectives, operating models, structure, demand vs capacity needs, and ongoing strategic insight will be crucial in unlocking economies of scale.Key Responsibilities:- Build trusted relationships with Director-level and executive decision-makers- Demonstrate expertise in Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) menu of services- Support VPs in shaping and enforcing cost-effective practices- Educate xWS with ongoing strategic insight to unlock economies of scale- Drive/support extensive change management within product areas- Consult VPs on xWS policies and understand the impact of changes- Position xWS solutions that drive results while mitigating riskQualifications Required:- Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience- 15 years of experience in vendor management, supplier management, or service delivery management- Experience working with executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management- MBA or Masters degree preferred- 10 years of experience in strategic business partnership and account management roles- 8 years of experience in a customer-facing role, driving large-scale and complex programs- Experience engaging with executive stakeholders- Experience managing contingent workforce strategies and initiatives across functions- Experience in working with and managing partners in complex programsGoogles line of products and services to clients continues to grow, with the Partnerships Development team responsible for exploring new opportunities with partners. The gTechs Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) team empowers Product Areas (PAs) to optimize external operations while ensuring compliance with Googles policies. The Partner Engagement team builds essential relationships with various teams to facilitate xW success and promote cost savings.Google is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of various factors. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please inform us by completing the Accommodations for Applicants form. As a Vendor Management Specialist at Google, your role will involve building trusted relationships with Director-level and executive decision-makers, understanding their strategic priorities within product areas and Bets. You will be expected to demonstrate expertise in Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) menu of services, supporting VPs in getting the right talent by shaping and enforcing cost-effective practices and adherence to xWS policies. Your understanding of VP business objectives, operating models, structure, demand vs capacity needs, and ongoing strategic insight will be crucial in unlocking economies of scale.Key Responsibilities:- Build trusted relationships with Director-level and executive decision-makers- Demonstrate expertise in Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) menu of services- Support VPs in shaping and enforcing cost-effective practices- Educate xWS with ongoing strategic insight to unlock economies of scale- Drive/support extensive change management within product areas- Consult VPs on xWS policies and understand the impact of changes- Position xWS solutions that drive results while mitigating riskQualifications Required:- Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience- 15 years of experience in vendor management, supplier management, or service delivery management- Experience working with executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management- MBA or Masters degree preferred- 10 years of experience in strategic business partnership and account management roles- 8 years of experience in a customer-facing role, driving large-scale and complex programs- Experience engaging with executive stakeholders- Experience managing contingent workforce strategies and initiatives across functions- Experience in working with and managing partners in complex programsGoogles line of products and services to clients continues to grow, with the Partnerships Development team responsible for exploring new opportunities with partners. The gTechs Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) team empowers Product Areas (PAs) to optimize external operations while ensuring compliance with Googles policies. The Partner Engagement team builds essential relationships with various teams to facilitate xW success and promote cost savings.Google is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action em

Keyskills :
Vendor ManagementSupplier ManagementService Delivery ManagementAccount ManagementStrategic Business PartnershipCustomerFacingEngagement with Executive StakeholdersManaging Contingent Workforce Strategies