Lead Technical Program Manager, Longhaul Planning, Network

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 10 years of experience in program management. Your background includes 7 years in leadership roles, where you've successfully managed teams with or without direct reports. You possess extensive experience with dark fiber WAN networking infrastructure and data center WAN networking, particularly in capacity planning. Your ability to keep the big picture in focus while diving into unique engineering challenges sets you apart as a leader in your field.

You thrive in managing cross-functional projects and have a proven track record of leading teams to success. Your communication skills allow you to explain complex analyses and recommendations to executives while also engaging with engineers on technical trade-offs in product development. You are adept at performing data-driven analysis to develop technical requirements and designs for network assets, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

Desirable

Experience managing a team of direct reports is preferred, as is a strong understanding of the intricacies involved in global network acquisitions. You are comfortable with project lifecycle management and have a knack for identifying risks and communicating them clearly to stakeholders. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, encouraging team members to contribute their best ideas and solutions.

What you'll do

As a Lead Technical Program Manager at Google, you will own and drive planning publications, requirements, and related information for the Global Network Acquisitions team. You will be responsible for analyzing demand and fit-checking network models, ensuring that all projects align with the strategic goals of the organization. Your role will involve instantiating plans in tools and systems, creating technical project requirements, and developing network design schematics.

You will manage project schedules meticulously, ensuring that all milestones are met and that any potential risks are identified and addressed proactively. Your ability to communicate project risks to key stakeholders will be crucial in maintaining transparency and fostering trust within the team and across departments. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, leveraging your engineering expertise to guide your team through the entire project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will also include collaborating with internal customers to plan requirements and ensure that all engineering-specific programs and teams are aligned with the overall objectives of the organization. You will be expected to dive deep into the technical aspects of projects, providing insights and recommendations that drive successful outcomes.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming the way we approach network acquisitions and infrastructure planning. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success. You will have access to cutting-edge tools and resources that will enable you to excel in your role and grow your career.

We believe in supporting our employees' professional development and offer various opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Our culture values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of networking at Google.