Solutions Consultant, Google for Education
Google · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Consult on Google for Education solutions.
- Design and architect integration strategies.
- Advocate technical capabilities to customers.
- Provide customer feedback for product roadmaps.
- Demonstrate Google for Education tools effectively.
About the role
About the Solutions Consultant, Google for Education Role
Google for Education is seeking a Solutions Consultant to join our dedicated team. This role is crucial in helping educational institutions transform learning through the power of Google's AI and collaboration tools. You will be at the forefront of bringing the best of Google to educators and students, driving success through direct sales, partnerships, and community development.
What You'll Do
As a Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for understanding customer business and academic requirements to design and architect solutions that integrate Google for Education toolsets. You'll act as a technical advocate, promoting the capabilities of Google for Education in customer-facing meetings, workshops, and public events. Collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams is key to providing customer feedback and influencing product roadmaps. You will also prepare and present compelling demonstrations of Google for Education tools, such as Gemini, Workspace, and Chrome, and address technical questions throughout the sales and adoption process. This role involves taking ownership of the technical aspects of solutions, including bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and coordinating technical resources.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Generative AI Leader; Cloud Professional Collaboration Engineer certified; or a related equivalent professional accreditation.
- Experience with endpoint devices, browser-based applications, and collaboration tools in workplace/school digital transformation projects.
- Experience in architecting cloud-based analytics systems and dashboards.
- Experience in selling or deploying similar products like Google’s collaboration and AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Workspace, Classroom, Chromebook) in education or enterprise settings.
- Knowledge of regional end-user computing technology and EdTech market needs, competitive insights, and latest industry trends.
About Google
Google creates products and services that make the world a better place. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally, providing solutions rooted in technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of customer needs. Whether it's a bespoke solution or a new scalable tool, our aim is to ensure customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Key skills/competency
- Solutions Consultant
- Google for Education
- Technical Project Management
- Customer-Facing Role
- Generative AI
- Cloud Professional Collaboration Engineer
- Digital Transformation
- EdTech Market
- Sales
- Solution Architecture
Skills & topics
- Solutions Consultant
- Google for Education
- Technical Project Management
- Customer-Facing
- Solution Architecture
- Generative AI
- Cloud Collaboration
- EdTech
- Digital Transformation
- Sales Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight technical project management and customer-facing experience. Quantify achievements in digital transformation projects.
- Showcase relevant certifications: Emphasize any Generative AI or Cloud Collaboration Engineer accreditations.
- Demonstrate product knowledge: Articulate your experience with Google Workspace, Gemini, or similar tools.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss solution architecture and integration challenges.
- Understand Google's mission: Align your application with Google's commitment to education and AI.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Solutions Consultant at Google for Education?
- The primary responsibilities include identifying customer needs, designing integrated Google for Education solutions, acting as a technical advocate, providing customer feedback for product development, and delivering compelling product demonstrations.
- What qualifications are essential for the Solutions Consultant role at Google?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 8 years in technical project management or a customer-facing role. Preferred qualifications include AI/Cloud certifications and experience with digital transformation in education.
- Can I apply for this Solutions Consultant position if I don't have a Google-specific certification?
- Yes, while specific certifications like Generative AI Leader or Cloud Professional Collaboration Engineer are preferred, equivalent professional accreditations or substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
- What kind of technical skills are most valuable for this Google for Education role?
- Valuable technical skills include experience with endpoint devices, browser-based applications, collaboration tools, architecting cloud-based analytics systems, and deploying AI and collaboration tools like Gemini and Workspace.
- How does Google approach equal opportunity in hiring for this role?
- Google is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. They also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
- What is the role of AI in this Solutions Consultant position at Google?
- AI is central to this role, as you will be promoting and deploying Google's AI tools like Gemini, and helping educational institutions leverage AI to transform learning experiences.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Solutions Consultant role at Google for Education?
- Your resume should clearly highlight your technical project management experience, customer-facing roles, and any successes in digital transformation projects, especially those involving cloud or collaboration tools.
- What kind of impact can I expect to make as a Solutions Consultant with Google for Education?