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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Sales Management
Job Type: On-Site
Who Are We Looking For?
As the general manager (GM) of Google Search, a team devoted to creating a specific strategy for Google Search will grow under your direction. You will be in responsible of creating and overseeing the implementation of the roadmap, as well as setting the objectives and strategies for Google Search. A cross-functional team that consists of product managers, software engineers, program managers, user experience specialists, and others will report to you.
In this role, you’ll respond to users’ requests for search results. As a result, users will have a better search experience, and you’ll ensure that they can safely select and hire reliable local service providers to do the task at hand.
Duties
- Create a multidisciplinary team centered around the Search mission
- Formulate a vision to enhance Google Search’s user experience and usage
- Define product goals and success metrics to assess the effectiveness of the plan
- Develop a roadmap and gain internal team support for implementing the strategy
- Oversee the execution of the roadmap, collaborate with relevant internal teams, and provide progress reports
- Attend public events as a representative of Google and its services.
Minimum requirement
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, a technical field related to it, or an equivalent level of relevant work experience.
- Experience in product management or technical leadership, managing teams focused on user facing products.
- Experience with Africa market/user expectations.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience working as a General Manager leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to creatively solve challenges and transform unclear issues into solutions.
- Ability to influence without being in charge and accomplish goals in a quick atmosphere.
- Ability to think creatively and be at ease with new technology to design and put into practice both short- and long-term innovative solutions.
- Relationship-building skills with clients, partners, and other teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and team oriented management skills.
Additional Information
Google takes great pride in upholding a workplace that values fairness and inclusivity. We wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and Affirmative Action, ensuring that candidates from various backgrounds are warmly welcomed. Regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability, gender identity, or veteran status, we encourage all applicants to join our diverse team. At Google, we are fully committed to offering equal employment opportunities to every individual.
Method of Application
To initiate the job application procedure, eligible individuals with an interest in the position should create and complete their exclusive Google career profile via the designated Google form.