Geographic Data Specialist

Job Title: Geographic Data Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Geographic Data Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for communicating Google's geo mission to authoritative entities and engaging with potential partners to share basemap data for inclusion on Maps.

You will conduct research in assigned cities across geographies to collate data from approved sources that can be used to enhance the accuracy of Google Maps and benefit end users. You will also liaise between external partners and Google stakeholder teams to convey requirements, validate data, coordinate and communicate updates about fixes/edits, etc.

You will manage and track all data submissions (through GDU or outside GDU) with GDO operations teams and various external partners. You will report details of outreach and/or operational issues to GDO Outreach Operations Lead. You will update information in internal planning tools and platforms as required, including logging and tracking all research, outreach, rejections, resulting submissions, etc.

You will document on deliverables, such as number of partners contacted/onboarded, number of open data sources identified or data sets submitted/ ingested, number of edits made originating from outreached sources.

You will address and resolve external partner queries associated to the project. You will troubleshoot process and operational issues reported by authoritative data sources; ability to develop deep understanding of data formats, structures, etc.

• Communicate Google's geo mission to authoritative entities and engage with potential partners to share basemap data for inclusion on Maps.
• Conduct research in assigned cities across geographies to collate data from approved sources that can be used to enhance the accuracy of Google Maps and benefit end users.
• Liaise between external partners and Google stakeholder teams to convey requirements, validate data, coordinate and communicate updates about fixes/edits, etc.
• Manage and track all data submissions (through GDU or outside GDU) with GDO operations teams and various external partners.
• Report details of outreach and/or operational issues to GDO Outreach Operations Lead.
• Update information in internal planning tools and platforms as required, including logging and tracking all research, outreach, rejections, resulting submissions, etc.
• Document on deliverables, such as number of partners contacted/onboarded, number of open data sources identified or data sets submitted/ ingested, number of edits made originating from outreached sources.
• Address and resolve external partner queries associated to the project.
• Troubleshoot process and operational issues reported by authoritative data sources; ability to develop deep understanding of data formats, structures, etc.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Excellent communication skills in English and German; experience in Business Development and B2B partnerships/sales, customer service.

Experience working in digital/technology companies with tech products; expertise in Google Drive.

Knowledge of Geographic Information System tools; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in GIS, a related field, or equivalent.

0-1 year of experience working in digital/technology companies with tech products.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.