Google Technical Program Manager Jobs in California

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in hardware or software development, including network switch design or network fabric design and deployment.
• Experience with launching data center products and deployments.
• Technical judgment and an understanding of large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership throughout the project lifecycle, coupled with sound knowledge of project management principles.
• Adept at engaging with director-level personnel and executives, with an ability in executive-level communication.
• Advanced program management skills, with the demonstrated ability to successfully drive and land large and complex programs.

About the job
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.
PLANet team is hiring a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to manage network infrastructure solutions and Data Center Networking, supporting critical Google products like AI/ML, Cloud, Search, Ads, Maps, and YouTube. This TPM role partners with Engineering and Product Management leadership to drive technical vision, strategy, and execution of technology development programs, leveraging leadership, technical skills, and program management to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that accelerate customer success for Google's technical infrastructure.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits
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Responsibilities

• Lead highly cross-functional systems programs (hardware and software) from inception to delivery, ensuring predictability, quality, and tangible value for our customers.
• Navigate ambiguity, adapt to evolving requirements, and manage shifting priorities effectively.
• Align team members and stakeholders through clear, widespread, and transparent communication.
• Utilize technical judgment to drive project delivery, lead technology reviews, guide technical proposals, and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to improving Google's on-time delivery of network capacity with high availability and maximum efficiency.

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