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Program Manager, Developer Ecosystem (English, Japanese)

Tokyo, Japan (On-site)

Program Manager, Developer Ecosystem (English, Japanese)

4 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Community Management • Undisclosed

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Job Description

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. You will help develop an external developer and startup community in Japan, leading strategies and innovation to build a relevant and engaged ecosystem using Google's developer products and APIs. Responsibilities include managing the regional Google for Startups Accelerator, fostering local developer communities, promoting Google technologies, and actively engaging with the regional tech community through speaking engagements and collaborations. Fluency in English and Japanese is required.

Must have:

5+ years Program Management experience
Experience in developer communities
Fluent English & Japanese
Lead projects with multiple stakeholders
Develop external developer community

Good to have:

Experience in Japanese tech communities
Experience with Google developer tools
Knowledge of developer/startup landscape
Independent problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of Program Management or equivalent experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders.
Experience as an active participant or contributor in technical/ developer communities, or similar developer groups or leading initiatives in the startup ecosystem.
Ability to speak and write English and Japanese fluently to work with developers and stakeholders in the region.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in technical/developer/business communities in Japan.
Experience or Passion in using Google’s developer tools and platforms.
Knowledge of developer, startup or technical landscapes.
Ability to be an independent leader to execute, spot, and solve local problems.
Ability to travel as needed.

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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Responsibilities

Help develop an external developer and startup community in the region. Lead strategies and innovation to help build a relevant, engaged and well informed developer ecosystem building on Gemini, Google Cloud and other Google Developer products and API's in Japan and possibly beyond.
Manage and lead the regional Google for Startups Accelerator, with internal and external mentors, startup founders and in partnership with regional stakeholders.
Manage relationships and help foster the creation of local developer communities. Create opportunities to meet local developers to promote adoption and practice use of Google developer technologies.
Become an active and visible Googler in the regional tech community, speaking at Google developer/third-party events such as conferences and meetups across the region, and actively engaging with regional governments, universities, and business/startup groups interested in Google products.

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