AI Activation Lead, Google Cloud

The application window will be open until at least October 26, 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: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

About the role

The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners. As an AI Activation Lead, you'll own the delivery and business success of AI engagements with Google Cloud's customers. Partnering closely with engineers, solution architects, and other internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for engagement health from end to end, including milestones, sprint planning, risk tracking, executive cadences, and the commercial guardrails behind them. You'll keep customer sponsors aligned on business outcomes and lead the change management and rollout planning that take AI from idea to production. You'll also ensure every engagement delivers measurable business value. In this role, you'll bring a product mindset, strong executive presence, and a relentless focus on execution. You'll guide sprint priorities and user acceptance testing. You'll also turn technical progress into a compelling business story for customer and Google leadership, backed by clearly quantified outcomes. You'll know how to navigate complex organizations and build advocates. You'll spot risks early and clear the blockers