Principal Business Manager

TL;DR

Principal Business Manager (AI/Business Ops): Driving strategic initiatives and rhythm of business (ROB) to facilitate prioritization and decision-making for leadership with an accent on complex budget management, organizational design, and cross-functional project execution. Focus on synthesizing business insights, leading executive-level communication, and ensuring operational alignment across the organization to achieve strategic goals.

Location: Mountain View, United States (US-based role).

Salary: $130,900 – $303,600 per year (range depends on specific work location).

Company

A global technology leader in software, cloud services, and artificial intelligence.

What you will do

• Drive rhythm of business (ROB) and facilitate strategic prioritization for organizational leaders.
• Design and manage complex budgets, including long-term forecasting and financial progress tracking.
• Lead strategy execution across internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate governance and business objectives.
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to the leadership team on culture, operations, and business health.
• Drive cross-team projects and initiatives to manage evolving business needs and strategic innovation.
• Optimize executive communication and content strategy to support organizational mission and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations, strategy, or project management.
• Deep knowledge of organizational strategy and experience translating high-level plans into concrete execution.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to create clarity in ambiguous situations and facilitate decision-making processes.
• English proficiency required for executive-level communication.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 12-15+ years of relevant experience in strategic business roles.
• Prior experience in a technology-focused corporate environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training within a global organization.
• Support for diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives.
• Exposure to industry-leading AI and software innovation.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on work-life balance and operational excellence.