Google

Director, Research and Collaborations, Future of Work

Google$262K — $365K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or social science field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of professional experience, or 13 years with an advanced degree.
  • 7 years of experience leading and scaling applied-research or analytics teams.
  • Experience translating technical findings into narratives for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead flagship research projects focused on workforce evolution using internal product usage data.
  • Utilize diverse analytical perspectives to generate insights on workplace culture.
  • Forge collaborations with academic institutions and external research professionals.
  • Design and facilitate high-impact forums for global CHROs, COOs, and technologists.
  • Integrate research insights into long-term talent planning and People Operations products.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with leading experts in technology and research.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through partnerships with academic institutions.
  • Access to innovative tools and resources, including Google’s AI portfolio and cloud technology.
  • Flexible working locations among major cities such as Mountain View, New York, and San Francisco.
Full Job Description
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X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or social science field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology), or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of professional experience, or 13 years with an advanced degree.
  • 7 years of experience leading and scaling applied-research or analytics teams.
  • Experience translating technical findings into narratives for executive audiences.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in a STEM or social science discipline (e.g., Data Science, Economics, Organizational Behavior).
  • Experience utilizing product usage metrics and data assets to uncover workforce behavioral trends.
  • Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic talent management or organizational transformations.
  • Experience in management consulting, product strategy, or corporate research organizations.
  • Familiarity with enterprise software, AI portfolios, and cloud technology ecosystems.


About the job

As Director, you will architect Google's insights on the evolution of technology, people, and work. Leveraging an understanding of Google's AI portfolio-spanning infrastructure, Cloud, Gemini, and Workspace-you will lead longitudinal, data-backed research on the shifting dynamics of roles, leadership, and workplace culture.

In this role, you will partner with product leaders across Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, and Google Research, while building key relationships with academic institutions. Additionally, you will establish executive forums, convening global business leaders and technologists around shared insights.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 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
  • Lead flagship research projects focused on workforce evolution, tracking shifts in skills, roles, and automation impacts using internal product usage data.
  • Utilize a range of analytical perspectives (e.g., economics, organizational psychology, data science) to generate holistic insights on workplace culture.
  • Forge and lead collaborations with academic institutions and external research professionals to validate and shape Google's findings.
  • Design and lead high-impact forums to engage global CHROs, COOs, and technologists.
  • Support and participate with People Analytics to embed research-based assumptions and insights into long-term talent planning and People Operations products.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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