Lead Technical Program Manager, Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

* 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on

infrastructure projects.

* 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.

* Experience in both fiber optic network design/deployment (OSP) and data

center infrastructure (ISP).

* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.

* Subject matter expert in both fiber optic network design/deployment (OSP) and

data center infrastructure (ISP).

* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate through

ambiguity and build consensus among high-level executive stakeholders.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep

the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering

challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead

complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering

expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects

through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules,

identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're

equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to

executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development

with engineers.

Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various

Engineering-specific programs and teams.

The Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery Team, a unified organization

within Google Global Infrastructure (GGI), operates at the intersection of

technology and immense scale. Our mission is to build the resilient long-haul

fiber assets and data center network spaces that power Google's global growth

and AI leadership.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager, you will serve as a strategy driver and

industry expert overseeing all Adds, Moves, and Changes across Google's global

data center footprint. You will manage a comprehensive technical portfolio

encompassing Outside Plant (OSP), Inside Plant (ISP), and New Product

Initiatives (NPI). By navigating a complex ecosystem of internal and external

stakeholders, you will translate physical network demands into executable

building and fiber designs. You will be a versatile leader, equally adept at

presenting strategic analyses to executives, discussing technical trade-offs

with deployment engineers and contractors, ensuring Google’s network

infrastructure remains the most reliable and efficient on the planet.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Orchestrate global program strategy to drive consistency. Align technical

requirements with business objectives to facilitate executive

decision-making.

* Serve as technical leader for OSP, ISP, and NPI. Define Google Global Network

(GGN) requirements, design data center infrastructure, and ensure products

are deployable globally.

* Manage relationships across a global chain of partners. Collaborate with

design firms, carriers, internal teams, and executives to solve network

growth challenges.

* Establish systems to implement innovative solutions optimizing end-to-end

project delivery. Manage risks and drive improvements in lead-time,

predictability, and cost-effectiveness.

* Lead, coach, and mentor a global team of Technical Program Managers. Foster a

growth mindset, ensuring team skills are transferable across GGI domains.