Head of Innovation Acceleration, Rapid Innovation, Public Sector

The application window will be open until at least 10/30/2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: Reston, VA, USA.

Remote location(s): United States.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in solution engineering or architecture, with a focus on prototyping and agile development.
• 5 years of experience in stakeholder management, professional services, or technical consulting.
• 5 years of experience managing a technical team in a cloud computing environment or customer-facing role.
• 3 years of experience writing code in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in consulting, technical consulting in a customer-facing role, with solid results working with a variety of different types of customers, engineers, and business.
• Knowledge of other Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks, products, or solutions such as TensorFlow.
• Ability to lead and organize the design and implementation of AI-based custom developed cloud solutions.
• Ability to work instinctively and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

About The Job

In this role, you will be leading a team of Technical Program Managers and Solution Architects in support of the Google Public Sector’s (GPS) Innovation Flywheel. Outputs from the team will include the development of prototypes using the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) portfolio, packaging of the prototype work into repeatable business plays/solutions, and the execution of immersive workshops with customers in the Public Sector. You will require cross-functional skills and navigating ambiguity paired with organizational skills to scale into a mature function within GPS. Also, you will partner across the GPS go-to-market team paired with the Technology Strategy and Delivery (TS&D) to prove the art of the possible.

Application Instructions: Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $221,000-$314,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

• Lead a team of Technical Program Managers and Solution Architects in the development of prototypes, business plays, and immersive workshops with customers in the Public Sector. Hire, develop, and retain top talent.
• Identify and develop new technologies and solutions that can be used to address the needs of Public Sector customer.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing and extended team members within GPS to develop and execute sales plays that leverage the teams technical capabilities.
• Establish and track key metrics like direct business from prototypes and workshops, and influenced business from sales plays, establish scaling mechanisms (e.g.,software development practices/ standards, automation into development process).
  
  
  

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