Google Groups - Help Step 1 Sign in to Google Groups. Step 2 Click the name of the group you'd like to add a manager to. Step 3 Under the People heading on the left, select Members. Step 4 Find the person you want to promote to moderator, and select the Role drop down, then click Manager. Make sure to save your changes.Please Note: Setting an Owner is not available, but the Manager role should be all you need to administer your Google Group.