Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, K&I Partnerships

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Science · Artificial Intelligence · Machine Learning

In short

As a Strategic Partner Development Manager for Knowledge and Information (K&I) Partnerships, you will drive high-impact initiatives across DeepMind, Google Research, and Tech and Society, bridging cutting-edge AI research with real-world societal impact. You will lead critical ecosystem engagements to improve foundational models and public data infrastructure for billions of users, with a focus on the APAC region, particularly India.

Responsibilities

  • Support languages data and partnerships for Google Research to improve multi-linguality affecting ~1.5B users.
  • Drive critical programs such as Vaani phase 3 for Indic data generation with IISc.
  • Manage DM agreement extensions for data acquisition.
  • Support strategic Go-To-Market partnerships like the 1800-Gemini rollout.
  • Lead the expansion of Data Commons (DC) in APAC, with a primary focus on India.
  • Work closely with government and institutional partners to build example state-level implementations and influence standard data formats.
  • Explore DC Model Context Protocol (MCP) server usage with market players like Sarvam to ground external LLMs on factual Data Commons data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking, in the Consumer Electronics, Auto, OEMs, Telecom, E-Commerce/Retail, Apps, Ads, Gaming, or Technology industries.
  • Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.
  • Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree or other advanced degree.
  • 10 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or management consulting, with a focus on Frontier AI, Public Sector/Government data infrastructure, or Tech for Social Good.
  • Experience establishing and navigating partnerships with government ministries, academic institutions, NGOs, and sophisticated scientific or developer partners.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, with excellent problem-solving skills and strategic mindset to translate problems into project opportunities aligned with evolving business priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, with experience building win-win relationships with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
  • We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity.
  • Google is a global company and English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise.
#AI#partnerships#business development#data infrastructure#APAC#India#DeepMind#Google Research
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Company

Google

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Bengaluru, India

Gurugram, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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