Technical Program Manager, Google Networking Technologies

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience with agile project management, software engineering, networking, executive communication, and problem-solving.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in distributed architecture.
• Experience in networking, software architecture, design and development of scalable and reliable systems.
• Experience networking infrastructure, especially in global backbone, cloud provider and service provider networks.
• Knowledge of dataplane, control plane, management plane and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Ability to manage without authority and to challenge the status quo when necessary and firm sense of accountability, bias-for-action.

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.

We connect the world to Google, including services like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Search, and YouTube. This position requires a highly credible thought leader with deep subject matter expertise and a comprehensive background in program management, networking solutions, distributed architecture, and software engineering.

As a Technical Program Manager in Google Networking Technologies (GNT), you will lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver NPIs and network architectures. Your responsibilities include delivering hardware and software features while orchestrating complex network migrations. You will collaborate with GNT engineering teams to articulate long-term strategic goals, develop roadmaps, and establish the development cadence for software systems and networking infrastructure. You are expected to initiate new programs, serving as the catalyst for gaining support and driving them through completion. You will design and launch new processes, institute improvements, and help program teams scale. You will directly improve Google’s ability to deliver network capacity on-time, with high availability, and maximum efficiency. You'll implement software solutions on networking technology that connect billions of users, enabling their imagination by providing seamless, dependable connectivity.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-visibility cadence for portfolio reviews and resource management, driving strategic planning to influence resourcing and stakeholder engagement.
• Execute velocity and program performance through measurable milestones, quantitative analysis, and the delivery of predictable, high-value cross-functional projects.
• Act as a proactive change advocate, leading organizations through critical pivots and process improvements to facilitate scaling and address evolving business trends.
• Partner with engineering teams to define long-term architecture strategies, translate technical findings into actionable plans, and set the development pace for infrastructure.
• Identify and catalyze New Product Introductions (NPIs) from concept to completion, fostering transparent communication and alignment across global, cross-functional teams.