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Google's engineering teams exhibit high energy, deep technical skills and a drive to get things done. Google is currently recruiting for the following position(s):
Job Title: Technical Program Manager, GASP
Location: Lagos
This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya or Dakar, Senegal.
Descriptions:
• Technical Program Managers are the core of managing Google's continued growth. As one of the first Technical Program Managers on our Google Apps Supporting Programs (GASP) team based in Africa, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact.
• You will be contributing to the development of university and other large community network infrastructures with a view to increasing overall Internet accessibility and Google product adoption.
Responsibilities:
• Manage technical projects or programs, working closely with external partners, Google engineers and technical as well as non-technical staff to design and launch infrastructure projects as well as training programs.
• Gather requirements and define the scope of the project. Find resources, manage resource allocation for projects. Develop a plan and schedule, with well-defined milestones.
• Manage communication of progress/status within the core team and external to the team (customers, partners, etc); escalate issues as necessary.
Requirements:
• BS/MS in Engineering, technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing large-scale technical projects for the complete life cycle, with competing resources and priorities.
• Experience as System or Network Administrator in a campus or large enterprise environment strongly preferred.
• Experience working in one or more of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria.
• Strong communication skills and a data-driven analytical approach towards solving complex challenges.
• Ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels.
For more information and application: Google Africa Jobs and Careers (http://www.google.com/jobs/africa/nigeria/engops/technical-program-manager-gasp-lagos/index.html).