Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Messaging Infrastructure

Google; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager to drive growth through innovative partnerships in the telecommunications sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to build and maintain relationships with global carrier partners, negotiate agreements, and lead initiatives that enhance service offerings. Your insights will shape strategies that optimize processes and improve partner satisfaction. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of technology, where your contributions will directly impact the expansion of cutting-edge products and services.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in global telecommunications partnerships.
• Experience managing telecom carrier partners and vendor relationships.
• Ability to drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with global carrier and technology partners.
• Negotiate agreements with partners in collaboration with Google's Legal team.
• Lead programs from conception to delivery, coordinating efforts across teams.

Skills

Partnership Development

Telecommunications Knowledge

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Reporting

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Science, or Economics

Tools

SS7

SMPP

RCS

SMS Hubbing

Gateway

A2P

P2A

2FA

IMS

VPN

Job description

Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Messaging Infrastructure

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Science, Economics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience developing partnerships in the global telecommunications domain.
• 8 years of experience managing telecom carrier partners and vendor relationships in product development, including problem solving, data reporting, and financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of the telecommunication industry, interconnection standards, trends, and developments.
• Knowledge of communications technologies, products, and services like messaging, wireless networks, and communication platforms (e.g., SS7, SMPP, RCS, SMS hubbing, gateway, A2P, P2A, 2FA, IMS, number portability, VPN, cloud or virtual numbers, short code and long code services, network API).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, drive projects to completion with minimal guidance, and attention to detail.

About The Job

Google's products and services are continually expanding. The Partnerships Development team explores new opportunities with Google's partners, leveraging your business acumen and product knowledge to foster growth through Google's offerings. You will interact with industry leaders, identify partnership opportunities, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with Google's teams to support product integration and expansion.

The Global Partnerships organization works with partners to bring Google's technologies to market and support various Google products like Search, Ads, Assistant, Maps, and more. Your role involves building relationships, negotiating agreements, leading initiatives, and optimizing processes to enhance internal efficiency and partner satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with global carrier and technology partners, identifying opportunities for partnership or expansion.
• Negotiate agreements with partners in collaboration with Google's Legal team.
• Lead programs from conception to delivery, coordinating efforts across teams.
• Communicate and develop strategies internally, understanding requirements and leading initiatives to expand services.
• Use data to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance product and partner experiences.

Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more information, see Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.