Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of ECD, helping prioritize time, information, and organizational focus. Develop a strong understanding of the ECD mission, projects, and the broader Google business to inform decision-making and operate as a reliable proxy when needed. Lead and manage cross-functional projects from kick-off to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery. Facilitate communication and collaboration across key internal partners (Finance, GDC, Legal), Google leadership, and external stakeholders. Serve as the gatekeeper for the executive’s priorities — managing approvals, administrative requests, budgets, travel, and time-sensitive decisions with daily check-ins. Plan, structure, and facilitate organizational meetings — including staff meetings, offsites, and business reviews — with clear agendas, productive discussions, and actionable outcomes. Track deadlines, key actions, and follow-ups across all stakeholder groups to maintain momentum and operational excellence. Create quick-turn decks, slides, and visual materials for executive and leadership-level reviews using existing data, dashboards, and team resources. Draft executive communications, including emails, meeting recaps, handoffs to the ECD leadership team, presentations, and reports. Streamline internal processes, improve workflows, and ensure organizational clarity and accountability.