Strategic Risk Manager

$129,000 - $191,000/Yr

Google - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Strategic Risk Manager at Google is responsible for identifying and managing strategic risks that could impact users and the integrity of Google products. This role involves crisis management, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of mitigation strategies to address high-stakes events. The position requires a strategic thinker who can work globally and cross-functionally to promote user safety and trust in Google products.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential strategic risks to users or Google, conduct impact assessments, and develop mitigation strategies to manage high-stakes events.
• Develop and lead short and long-term projects that contribute to end-to-end crisis management.
• Foster collaboration across different departments to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our incident response SOPs, and ensure swift and effective response in times of crisis.
• Utilize our prioritization framework to consistently work on key issues.
• Participate in and contribute to a globally consistent training program for incident response.
• Review past incidents and identify context, root causes, and strategic actions for improvement.
• Take command in and track issues/escalations throughout the lifecycle of an incident.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in risk management, crisis management, or a related field.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management across multiple issues.
• Experience with managing escalations and crises, and working with front-line teams and executives.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD.
• Experience working with engineering and product teams to create tools, solutions, or automation to improve user safety.
• Experience working closely with policy teams.
• Familiarity with Google products, infrastructure, and types of online abuse.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence cross-functionally at various levels.
• Ability to work across time zones, including weekend on-call work.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $129,000-$191,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.