Partner Technology Manager at Google Nigeria

The Technology Manager job family is responsible for driving product strategy from pilot phase to final delivery, and for managing the overall technical execution and business operation of a product or business vertical. Technology Managers (TMs) are accountable for identifying technology-driven strategies for external products and internal tools (for Sales/Services) and for addressing technology-centric operational issues (such as, automating manual processes to minimize human error) to ensure product/business vertical operational efficiency. TMs are instrumental in improving existing operations, commercializing new solutions, and taking new initiatives from conception to successful deployment in conjunction with other stakeholders. 

Responsibilities

• Identify, drive, and optimize the business flow from existing and new business opportunities by leveraging YouTube technologies.
• Perform implementation reviews, advocate new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.
• Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.
• Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation and technical guidance.

Minimum qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in internet technologies, C/C++, JAVA, Python, Perl, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and/or Unix/Linux.
• Engineering and client facing experience with coding experience.
• Experience partnering with mobile carriers and/or broadband operators in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong team player and a creative thinker.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral business communication skills.