
Lead, Data and Modeling, Workplace Programs
Chicago, ILJob$219–305K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Lead, Data and Modeling, Workplace Programs role establishes data strategy and governance for Google’s Real Estate and Workplace Services organization. The lead oversees workplace data assets and lifecycle, translates financial and operational analytics into executive-ready recommendations, and supports strategic planning. The role works across Finance and other stakeholders to improve data quality, develop business cases, and guide decisions about workplace programs.
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Lead, Data and Modeling, Workplace Programs
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XThe application window will be open until at least November 18, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA .
Minimum qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or another quantitative/analytical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
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10 years of experience in business analysis, financial planning (FP&A), investment banking, consulting, data analysis, or market research, and experience translating raw data into insights and recommendations.
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8 years of experience leading cross-functional projects and managing executive stakeholder relationships.
Preferred qualifications:
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MBA or professional certification in a quantitative field.
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Experience managing cross-functional relationships and influencing leadership across Operations, Data, and Finance organizations.
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Experience using SQL, statistical modeling, data visualization, and AI tools to synthesize datasets, accelerate modeling, and uncover business trends.
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Ability to translate business concepts into clear ROI-driven narratives for executive level decision-making.
About the job
Serving as the primary architect for essential workplace data assets across financial, analytical, and planning domains, the Lead establishes a culture of data excellence. In this role, you will direct data governance, management, and quality assurance for workplace datasets utilized in AI modeling operations. Managing the complete data lifecycle amid high ambiguity, you will ensure information remains accurate, current, and objective. As an experienced leader operating within a matrixed structure, you will translate complex financial and operational analytics into impactful, executive-ready narratives that inform strategic decisions. Additionally, you will frame complex data studies to uncover trends and project efficiency gains, delivering strategic recommendations and updates to executive leadership.
The Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) team creates inspiring spaces and innovative services that bring Google’s culture and values to life. We build and maintain all aspects of what keeps our Googley workspaces operating seamlessly across multiple cities and regions globally. We also manage the industry-leading services that help make Google a great place to work -- from how we design healthy and collaborative workspaces, create energizing food experiences, provide convenient transportation and fitness options, to delivering environments where Google and our employees can thrive.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $219000 - $305000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .
Responsibilities
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Define and oversee end-to-end data strategy for the REWS Workplace Programs organization, including intake, management and scaling of enterprise quality datasets, ensuring data accuracy and lack of bias.
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Translate complex concepts and metrics into concise executive narratives and actionable recommendations to guide strategic decision-making.
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Drive ad-hoc strategic projects, including ROI analysis and business cases, to influence prioritization and guide teams on data best practices.
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Develop, enhance and monitor metrics against key business outcomes.
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Support a robust, data-driven annual business planning process and land plans in partnership with Finance and multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,069 open Business Analysis jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$219–305K/yr
- Illinois median$114–140K/yr33 salary ranges
- US median$103–157K/yr547 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $262K, is 107% above the Illinois median midpoint ($127K) — in the top quarter of Business Analysis salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Business Analysis jobs in Illinois and 1,069 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Business Analysis postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 659 postings).
- Education
- 319 of the 1,069 open Business Analysis jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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