Managing Director, Partnerships, Google Play

Managing Director, Partnerships, Google Play Overview

In the role of Managing Director for Partnerships at Google Play, you will be responsible for shaping the future of the apps and games ecosystem in the EMEA region. Your primary focus will be on developing and executing a multi-year strategy that accelerates the success of app and game developers while ensuring alignment with Google Play’s global objectives.

You will lead a regional team dedicated to enhancing the performance of partners on the Google Play platform, working closely with various internal teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet partner needs. Your role will also involve building and maintaining strong relationships with key partners, ensuring they can leverage Google’s extensive offerings to drive their success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a multi-year ecosystem strategy in the region to accelerate success of apps and games developers, defining priorities and building systems to track and report progress.
• Build on Google Play’s global strategy and lead teams across multiple offices in the region to support the growing business.
• Be a strategic partner to the Google EMEA leadership team to drive cross-Google strategy and lead change in the region, including people, processes, and systems.
• Drive initiatives for Google Play in EMEA by actively influencing various stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ensure consistent policy guidelines and enforcement.
• Work with other teams to anticipate local changes and ensure Google Play is always prepared to respond.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of people management experience, leading regional/global distributed teams.
• Experience in mobile app ecosystems, digital platforms, or other relevant areas.
• Experience working in a global product, sales, and engineering environment.
• Preferred: MBA degree.
• Experience addressing policy, regulatory, and legislative issues.
• Experience in mobile app ecosystems, digital platform, multi-functional background, or within a consulting firm.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and established network of senior industry relationships.
• Good business judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with senior business partners.
• Track record of self-starting and successfully leading and developing a partnerships team.

This position is based in London, UK, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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