Technical Program Manager III

• Manage complex hardware and software programs that are dependent on broad cross-functional stakeholders, with a high degree of independence.
• Set project/program success criteria, create measurable milestones, track deliverables and deliver customer value incrementally. Measure, analyze, and optimize constantly to improve velocity, quality and efficiency of projects. 
• Use technical judgment to facilitate decision making. Drive project delivery, technology reviews, guide technical proposals, and build consensus amongst cross-functional teams. Provide a strong quantitative analysis focus and translate the findings into recommendations and actionable plans. 
• Communicate widely and transparently. Keep stakeholders appraised of progress through periodic updates and checkpoints (including engineering reviews).
• Work with core teams to develop and articulate long-term strategy and tactical plans to support all aspects of Google Production optical network.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience in managing networking programs, including but not limited to physical networking hardware, software-defined networking, or network virtualization.
• Experience in cloud-based computing and networking solutions, including but not limited to experience with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) based on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning networking.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with one or more of the following networking hardware and software development, networking NPI product development, network fabric design and deployment.
• Experience in launching data processing center products.
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders at the executive level.
• Excellent technical judgment and understanding of large scale distributed systems.

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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

The Google Networking/Technical Infrastructure team is hiring a Technical Program Manager to manage both internal and external network infrastructure solutions. This is the infrastructure that makes Google’s product portfolio possible. This role will support Google's primary product areas, including ArtificiaI Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cloud, Search, Ads, Maps, YouTube and more. These products are critical to Google's mission of delivering the best possible user and customer experience.

In this role, you will be instrumental in mobilizing cross-functional teams and implementing data-driven solutions. Your work will directly contribute in bringing Google's technical infrastructure solutions to market, accelerating our customer success.

The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience in managing networking programs, including but not limited to physical networking hardware, software-defined networking, or network virtualization.
• Experience in cloud-based computing and networking solutions, including but not limited to experience with Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) based on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning networking.