Strategy Lead Jobs in Austin, TX
Strategy Lead jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the tech and innovation corridors of Downtown, the Domain, and East Austin, with demand driven by employers across technology, healthcare, and financial services. Companies hiring right now include Deloitte, Braze, and Google. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement 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
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with Pre-Construction (PreCon) management, commercial management, or project controls within the data center, heavy industrial, mission critical or construction industry.
- 8 years of experience managing the commercial process, including General Contractor (GC) buyout, competitive bidding, and negotiating agreements.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Professional certification in Construction Management or Supply Chain.
- 10 years of experience with deep domain expertise in hyperscale data center construction and procurement strategies.
- 10 years of experience in constraint modeling (e.g., labor, logistics planning) and managing dependencies during the initial project phases.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
The NASA Buyout Strategy Lead is a new, high-impact role responsible for establishing and driving consistency in the application of Project Controls during the critical pre-construction and project startup phases. This role is essential to reducing bureaucracy and achieving the Google Data Centers (GDC) North Star: Go Fast, Safely.
In this role, you will own the execution and standardization of commercial aspects of PreCon services planning, ensuring a robust foundation for every project. This role is a key change agent for ensuring consistency, which will directly reduce project risk and impact cost and schedule outcomes.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Own the planning and standardization of commercial deliverables of the PreCon services, including governance.
- Drive the creation and implementation of a front-end execution plan at the commencement of projects, ensuring alignment on the project control plan for execution (what, when, how end to end).
- Provide critical project startup support and manage the structured transition of work to the site-based Sub-Region Project Controls teams.
- Lead negotiation of staffing and supply at the campus level, including procurement planning and recommendations for Letter of Negotiation (LON) / Sub-Project Contracts (SPC) and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
- Ensure consistency in the application of core project control principles, driving alignment on assumptions, productivity, and delivery methodologies between baseline cost and schedule assessments.
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement 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
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with Pre-Construction (PreCon) management, commercial management, or project controls within the data center, heavy industrial, mission critical or construction industry.
- 8 years of experience managing the commercial process, including General Contractor (GC) buyout, competitive bidding, and negotiating agreements.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Professional certification in Construction Management or Supply Chain.
- 10 years of experience with deep domain expertise in hyperscale data center construction and procurement strategies.
- 10 years of experience in constraint modeling (e.g., labor, logistics planning) and managing dependencies during the initial project phases.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
The NASA Buyout Strategy Lead is a new, high-impact role responsible for establishing and driving consistency in the application of Project Controls during the critical pre-construction and project startup phases. This role is essential to reducing bureaucracy and achieving the Google Data Centers (GDC) North Star: Go Fast, Safely.
In this role, you will own the execution and standardization of commercial aspects of PreCon services planning, ensuring a robust foundation for every project. This role is a key change agent for ensuring consistency, which will directly reduce project risk and impact cost and schedule outcomes.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Own the planning and standardization of commercial deliverables of the PreCon services, including governance.
- Drive the creation and implementation of a front-end execution plan at the commencement of projects, ensuring alignment on the project control plan for execution (what, when, how end to end).
- Provide critical project startup support and manage the structured transition of work to the site-based Sub-Region Project Controls teams.
- Lead negotiation of staffing and supply at the campus level, including procurement planning and recommendations for Letter of Negotiation (LON) / Sub-Project Contracts (SPC) and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
- Ensure consistency in the application of core project control principles, driving alignment on assumptions, productivity, and delivery methodologies between baseline cost and schedule assessments.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte21
- Braze8
- Google8
- AbbVie6
- Amazon5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services38
- Technology & Software34
- Accounting & Auditing24
- Investment & Asset Management21
- Marketing & Advertising9
Strategy Lead Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy lead job in Austin?
Target Austin's technology corridor anchored in the Domain and Downtown, where enterprise software companies, healthcare systems, and fintech firms hire strategy leads most actively. Candidates who combine cross-functional experience with familiarity with Austin's high-growth startup ecosystem stand out. Networking through local organizations like Austin Technology Council and demonstrating experience driving measurable business outcomes gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire strategy leads in Austin?
Austin strategy lead roles are posted by Deloitte, Braze, and Google and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The Austin market includes a mix of Fortune 500 regional headquarters, fast-growing technology companies, and major healthcare and financial services firms that maintain dedicated strategy functions.
Are there remote strategy lead jobs in Austin?
Yes, though it varies: strategy lead roles that are primarily analytical or advisory tend to support remote work, while roles involving close collaboration with executive teams or cross-functional leaders are typically hybrid or on-site. About 63% of strategy lead openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in the sector. Corporate strategy and business development roles within Austin's technology firms are among the most remote-friendly locally.
How can I get a strategy lead job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is moving into a strategy analyst or business operations analyst role at one of the city's many high-growth technology or healthcare companies, then building toward a lead title from within. Austin employers regularly promote from adjacent functions like product, finance, or operations. Familiarity with Austin's startup ecosystem, combined with demonstrated project ownership and stakeholder communication skills, accelerates that transition.
Which industries hire the most strategy leads in Austin?
Austin strategy lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's position as a major technology hub with a growing healthcare sector and an expanding financial services presence drives consistent demand for strategy talent across all three.
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