Technical Program Manager, Edge Technologies

Technical Program Manager, Edge Technologies at Google

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 Cloud Networking organization connects Google to the world via all its services and applications including Google Cloud, Search, and YouTube. Google Cloud Networking implements software solutions on networking technology that connect users, enabling their imagination by providing seamless, dependable connectivity.

As a Technical Program Manager in Google Networking Technologies Edge (GNT-Edge), you will play a critical role in leading cross-functional project initiatives that span organizational levels to facilitate the delivery of New Product Introductions (NPIs) and network architectures, the delivery of new hardware and software features, and the orchestration of network migrations.

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 channel 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing the delivery of network technologies or services within network environments (e.g., service provider, enterprise, or cloud networks).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• Experience with software architecture and the design and development of scalable and reliable systems.
• Experience developing and influencing long-term strategy and product roadmaps for network infrastructure or software systems.
• Experience with network protocols and technologies common in service provider or enterprise edge networks (e.g., BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, Software Defined Networking).

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate New Product Introductions (NPIs) in response to opportunities and needs, acting as the catalyst for gaining support and driving them to completion.
• Collaborate with Google Networking Technologies (GNT) and Edge engineering teams to develop and articulate long-term strategy and short-term plans, creating roadmaps, engaging teams and engineers, and setting the development pace for software systems and infrastructure.
• Drive project delivery, technology reviews, guide technical proposals, and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement new process improvements and facilitate scaling for program teams. Contribute to improving Google's ability to deliver network capacity on time and with availability.
• Deliver cross-functional projects/programs, ensuring customer value and managing Edge programs that include new NPIs, Edge architecture, and features/functions to deliver new services.

Key skills/competency

• Program Management
• Network Technologies
• New Product Introductions (NPIs)
• Software Architecture
• Scalable Systems
• Network Protocols (BGP, MPLS)
• Segment Routing
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strategic Planning