In this role, as Strategy and Operations Manager for Sub Saharan Africa you will drive a “One Google approach” and coordinate across multiple Google business functions such as Marketing, Sales and Partnerships and Google product teams such as Search, Android and YouTube, to implement Google’s strategy for Sub Saharan Africa.

In addition, you will be part of a global Strategy and Operations network, sharing best practices and driving operational rigor, leveraging relationships and knowledge across the business.

Responsibilities

•Lead/coordinate senior cross-functional teams to implement Google’s strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa - developing recommendations and driving them through to implementation.
•Define, structure and execute major initiatives – developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses, and developing final recommendations.
•Prepare presentations and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
•Manage the delivery of the core planning processes - including annual planning and business updates.



Minimum qualifications
BSc

•Experience at a leading consulting firm, or equivalent project management experience in a high-growth technology firm
•Experience working in Sub Saharan Africa, and good knowledge of the African business environment and Internet ecosystem
•Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational and strategic initiatives, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence
•Good networker and influencer, with interpersonal skills, able to work across various Google functions
•Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate with technical teams

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