Join Google Cloud as a Partner Delivery Excellence Lead, playing a pivotal role in shaping our strategic partnerships. You will be embedded within top Global System Integrators (GSIs), acting as the primary delivery authority. Your mission is to ensure seamless execution of customer deployments, safeguarding against risks and architectural drift.

This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your deep technical expertise in Google Cloud, Data & Analytics, and Generative AI. You'll proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges, collaborating closely with internal Google teams to implement swift solutions. Drive the adoption of Google Cloud best practices and enablement resources across thousands of GSI practitioners.

Google Cloud empowers organizations worldwide to achieve digital transformation. We provide cutting-edge enterprise solutions and developer tools. Trusted by customers in over 200 countries, we are dedicated to enabling growth and solving critical business challenges.

Establish operational oversight within partner Global Delivery Centers to ensure enterprise cloud transformation engagements maintain architectural integrity and meet milestones. Identify technical roadblocks and delivery risks early, coordinating cross-functional Google Cloud teams for timely remediation before customer impact. Provide expert architectural guidance on Data & Analytics and AI/ML solutions, including Vertex AI and agentic workflows, for complex, mission-critical workloads. Drive programmatic enablement for partner delivery teams using Google Cloud readiness assets, Delivery Navigator, and safeguarding programs. Communicate delivery insights and partner capabilities back to Center of Excellence and Professional Services teams to inform service offerings and governance.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience is required. Possess 10 years of experience in cloud professional services delivery or enterprise solutions architecture. Have 5 years of technical architecture and Google Cloud delivery experience specifically in Data and Analytics (e.g., data warehousing, streaming, ETL) and AI/ML (e.g., Vertex AI, GenAI, predictive modeling). Experience working with Global System Integrators (GSIs), systems consulting delivery centers, or offshore delivery operations is essential. Must be able to travel up to 40% domestically to partner Global Delivery Center hubs. A Master's degree in a related technical field is preferred. Experience managing complex enterprise project escalations, turnaround interventions, or technical risk mitigation is a plus. Familiarity with deploying structured practitioner enablement frameworks, certification programs, or readiness portals at scale is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to use AI and agentic capabilities for personal productivity is desired. Strong ability to influence senior partner practice directors, delivery executives, and cross-functional leadership is key.