Google Jobs in Nigeria-Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure(Lagos)

Position:Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure - Lagos
Google - Lagos (Nigeria)
Posted:July 14, 2011
Type:Full-time
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Functions:Engineering
Industries:Internet
Job ID:1766982
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Management Jobs in Nigeria(Google Jobs in Nigeria- Industry Manager)

Industry Manager - Lagos
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: Advertising Sales
About Us
At Google, we organise and change around our users and customers. Google's Sales team embodies that pursuit: We're devoted to finding relevant solutions that meet our clients' changing advertising needs. In that regard, Sales does more than simply make money for our company. Our efforts focus on the ways that Google technology enables the world's biggest advertisers to enjoy immediate and accountable communication with the consumer.

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Developer Advocate - Lagos)

Developer Advocate - Lagos
This position can be based in Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana or Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: Engineering
Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role: Developer Advocate

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Business Development Associate - Lagos)

Business Development Associate - Lagos
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: Business Development
The New Business Development group works with Product, Engineering and other teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts, technology and meta-data licensing, strategic partnerships, urgent special projects, and alternative distribution for existing and new business initiatives. Our team consists of creative, entrepreneurial, highly organized leaders, well versed in a broad range of technologies, who can spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals.
The role: Business Development Associate

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Outreach Program Manager - Lagos)

Outreach Program Manager - Lagos
This position can be based in Johannesburg, South Africa; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; or Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role: Outreach Program Manager

Google Jobs in Nigeria(New Business Development Manager, West Africa - Lagos)

New Business Development Manager, West Africa - Lagos
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: New Business Development
The New Business Development group works with Product, Engineering and other teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts, technology and meta-data licensing, strategic partnerships, urgent special projects, and alternative distribution for existing and new business initiatives. Our team consists of creative, entrepreneurial, highly organized leaders, well versed in a broad range of technologies, who can spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals.
The role: New Business Development Manager, West Africa
New Business Development Managers are self-starters who will work closely with the Google Product team on new initiatives and key strategic relationships. They are recognized experts within their business group and external partners. They make progress with ambiguity, work in challenging environments and pro- actively communicate and manage project status to achieve success. In this position, you will lead and initiate cross-functional company-wide projects and pro-actively seek out initiatives to improve the Google business in Africa.

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Legal Counsel)

Legal Counsel, Sub-Saharan Africa - Nairobi, Lagos or Johannesburg

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria, or Johannesburg, South Africa.
The area: Legal
Google Legal is a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage. We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers. We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world. If this sounds like your kind of place, it probably is.
The role: Legal Counsel, Sub-Saharan Africa

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Sales Engineer)

Sales Engineer - Nairobi, Accra, Lagos or Johannesburg

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria or Johannesburg, South Africa.
The area: Partner Solutions Organization
Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships. Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers. We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.
The role: Sales Engineer

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Communications Manager)

Communications Manager - Ghana or Nigeria

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Ghana.
The area: Global Communications and Public Affairs
It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners and opinion leaders about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here, you'll need to be able to combine creativity with organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!). Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be a team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.
The role: Communications Manager

Google Jobs in Nigeria(Technical Account Manager)

Technical Account Manager - Nairobi, Accra or Lagos

This position is based in Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria.
The area: Partner Solutions Organization
Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships. Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers. We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.
The role:

Technical Account Manager
As a Technical Account Manager, you are the engagement manager taking responsibility for the success of our largest partnerships. You lead deployments, optimize implementations and integrations to increase revenue, drive new business opportunities, and manage the overall technical aspects to build strong, successful, long- term partnerships. If you are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, market-driven environment, we want to talk to you. You should be a self-motivated individual looking to solidify Google's strategic partnerships across a variety of product lines made especially for Africa. These include search, mobile, video, Google Apps, e-commerce, and many other new initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot and train in relation to the Google Apps deployment project management with partner universities.
Perform implementation reviews, evangelize 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, training and technical guidance.
Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.
Requirements:
BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).
Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.
Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.
Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.
Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.
Willing to travel extensively within Africa.

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Google Jobs in Nigeria(Developer Relations Program Manager)

Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa - Ghana or Nigeria

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Ghana

The area: Engineering
Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.
The role:

Developer Relations Program Manager, West Africa
As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google's developer products and APIs. You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities. You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.
To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.
The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.
Responsibilities:
Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public events
Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions
Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in the region.
Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggers
Requirements:
BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
Experience as an active participant in technical/developer communities
Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills

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Google Jobs in Nigeria(Product Marketing Manager - SMB Focus)

Product Marketing Manager (SMB Focus), Nigeria - Lagos

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The area: Marketing, Product Marketing
The Product Marketing team partners with Engineering, Product Management, and the Sales organization to inform customers and the Sales team about new Google products and features. We conduct extensive market research to better understand and meet our users' needs. Working within our portfolio of consumer products (such as Search, Gmail, Maps, or Earth), we devise plans to make our users happier and increase the usefulness of our products. We use quantitative analysis and other research methods to improve the effectiveness of online marketing and better understand user behavior. Finally, Product Marketing works with our Ads product teams to communicate to advertisers and users how much value they gain from using Google products. As new advertising technologies are introduced to prospective customers, we develop messaging, collateral, events, and sales strategies to ensure their success.
The role: 

Product Marketing Manager (SMB Focus), Nigeria
Our Challenge in Africa, is to bring more and more people and advertisers online, and help create an important role for the Internet as part of everyday life. One of the core focus areas for us is to bring more African businesses online, so that consumers will have more and more reasons to use the web.
As a Product Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Google's growth and revenue generating efforts in Nigeria through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns working together with the Country Marketing Manager primarily on getting Nigerian businesses online. Your main objective would be to drive more businesses online, helping make the internet a part of everyday life in Nigeria.
Your responsibilities will include working with the country team, the PR team, engineering and product teams, and the rest of the EMEA marketing team to drive projects such as executing marketing campaigns, determining ROI on advertising expenditures and developing collateral that optimally positions the strengths of our products. As we are creating unique custom products for this region, you will work closely with the product and Engineering team, providing them insights and market intelligence as part of the product development process.
Responsibilities:
Execute Google's marketing plans primarily focusing on small business, working closely with the Google product, sales and PR team.
Work with partners and SMBs to create a self sustaining environment for businesses coming online.
Contribute to the the monitoring of consumer, industry and competitive behavior and provide local market expertise to the Google team.
Evaluate business marketing opportunities and initiate programmes to increase awareness of Google products through development of creative programmes, brand awareness campaigns and promotions.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree preferred, MBA a plus.
Extensive marketing experience in the market, ideally with solid internet, online services/media industry experience.
International experience a plus.
Understanding of Google's strategic and competitive position. Proven ability to deliver outstanding and highly creative marketing achievements with limited budgets.
A proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.
Thorough knowledge of off/online advertising planning, tracking and reporting.
Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market and understanding of the search, online advertising, or web publishing markets.

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Google Jobs in Nigeria(Country Marketing Manager)

Country Marketing Manager, Nigeria - Lagos

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The area: Marketing

The Google Marketing team is responsible for marketing the company's exceptional product portfolio to end users, partners and customers on a worldwide basis. Our approach is to embrace the strength of our products and pace of innovation to drive marketing programs that are as entrepreneurial, data-driven and respectful of our users as Google itself. We have a variety of roles, including product marketing, creative services, event management, quantitative marketing and field marketing.
The role: Country Marketing Manager, Nigeria
Our Challenge in Africa, is to bring more and more people online, and help create an important role for the Internet as part of everyday life.
The Head of Marketing for Nigeria is responsible for supporting Google's growth and revenue generating efforts in Nigeria through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns. Your responsibilities will include working with the country team, the PR team, engineering and product teams, and the rest of the EMEA marketing team to drive projects such as: defining and implementing country marketing plans and communications strategy; determining ROI on advertising expenditures; defining market research studies to gain knowledge about user attitudes and behavior; and developing collateral that optimally positions the strengths of our products.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of Google's marketing plans for consumer, advertiser and publisher products in Nigeria, working closely with the Google product, sales and PR teams.
Ensure the monitoring of consumer, industry and competitive behaviour and provide local market expertise to the Google team.
Evaluate consumer marketing opportunities and initiate programmes to increase awareness of Google products through development of creative programmes, brand awareness campaigns and promotions.
Drive the implementation of marketing campaigns including Direct marketing, affiliate marketing, online/offline advertising and promotions; local marketing communications materials including sales collateral, presentations, merchandise, print and online advertising, and email newsletters; Co-marketing, reseller and other third-party relationships; Ongoing retention programmes and manage advertiser and publisher communications; Cal market research.
Champion the needs of Nigeria in a fast-changing and dynamic international company and contribute proactively to the overall development of Google through ideas and creativity based in solid market and sector knowledge.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree preferred, MBA a plus.
Extensive marketing experience in the market, ideally with solid internet, online services/media industry experience.
International experience a plus.
Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market and understanding of the search, online advertising, or web publishing markets.
Understanding of Google's strategic and competitive position. Proven ability to deliver outstanding and highly creative marketing achievements with limited budgets.
A proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.
Thorough knowledge of off/online advertising planning, tracking and reporting.

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Google Jobs in Nigeria(Communications and Public Affairs Associate)

Communications and Public Affairs Associate - Ghana or Nigeria

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or Ghana.

The area: Global Communications and Public Affairs
It's our job to help inform and educate consumers, partners and opinion formers about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive business ethos and approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines all at once, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!). Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be a team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.
The role: Communications and Public Affairs Associate
As our Communications and Public Affairs Associate, you should ideally come from a PR background. The ability to communicate about Google and an interest in the local and international West African media are essential for this role. You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and have the organisational skills to manage numerous projects at once. These projects will involve activities from preparing presentations and written materials that communicate key messages, to cultivating relationships with media outlets and coordinating with colleagues across the globe.
Responsibilities:
Handle media inquiries from across the West African region (Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal) as well as monitor media activities and manage our local PR agencies.
Organise press briefings, media sessions, and events.
Brief Google spokespeople about issues at hand and work closely with internal cross-functional teams
Contact the media with ideas and be comfortable pitching stories.
Produce briefing documents.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.
Professional experience in PR and/or journalism experience with a good knowledge of local media and challenges therein; experience in a fast-paced business or non-profit environment also valuable.
Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in high-stress environments.
Expert communication skills– verbal and written.
Fluent in English and proficient in French, both verbal and written
Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.

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