Compliance Manager, Global Governance and Risk, Public Sector

About the role

The Google Compliance team ensures Google's business adheres to current financial regulations. This team balances legal and compliance requirements with user needs and company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic transition of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework from a US-centric posture to a unified, global program.
• Adapt the GRC framework to support global sovereign deployments and unique international requirements.
• Mature the GRC function by integrating automation and refining processes, transforming current programs into scalable, proactive capabilities that act as a strategic enabler for the business.
• Streamline the risk management program and establish new programmatic improvements in areas like supply chain risk, vulnerability management, and global policy.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and forward-deployed teams, providing expert GRC support and repeatable solutions for global sovereign initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.
• 8 years of experience in program management, security engineering, risk management, or compliance.
• Experience managing compliance, risk, or authorization processes under global government frameworks (such as FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, DoD Impact Levels or ISO/IEC 27000 Series).
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing scripting languages (such as Python, JavaScript, or Apps Script) or automation tools to optimize processes or compliance workflows.
• Experience applying generative AI, machine learning, or large language models (LLMs) to automate operational workflows or analyze complex datasets.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, security, and legal teams to implement technical security or compliance standards.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with global compliance frameworks.
• Automation and process optimization skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• Retail Benefits: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment.
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance.
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks.
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks.
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year.

Pay

$164,000 - $239,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Schedule

Full-time