Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in program or project management.
- Ability to communicate in English, Spanish and Italian fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
- 3 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Industry knowledge of the news sector and its business ecosystem (or comparable experience in another industry with a strong interest in news).
- Ability to interpret legal documents and collaborate with attorneys on contract language.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, planning, and time management skills.
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About the job
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us - and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.
As a Business Program Manager in our EMEA News Partnerships team, you will play a pivotal role in executing impactful projects for news publishers, trade associations, and collective bodies across the UK and EMEA. You will coordinate and deliver a range of programs and services aligned with our global News Ecosystem strategy, with a specific focus on raising awareness of Google's contributions to the news and information ecosystem in the UK and EMEA. You will also support the broader strategy including contributing to the planning and execution and addressing opportunities and challenges with News publishers.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of ecosystem programs, including defining scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage program budgets effectively, track expenses, and ensure programs are delivered within the allocated budget.
- Define success metrics, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and measure program effectiveness to identify areas for optimization.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of program management processes and best practices.