Program Manager II, Operations, Platforms and Devices

Google•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices and Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in program or project management.
Experience collaborating across organizations to drive programs and execute on initiatives in one of the following areas: contract negotiations, commercial agreements, content management, accounting, partner or vendor management, or forecasting.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver predictable program communication plans in collaboration with program stakeholders, including targeted communications by stakeholder type.
Determine phasing and metrics associated with program lifecycle that effectively address continuous improvement including Resource Stewardship (effective deployment of machine and people resources) in close collaboration with program stakeholders, including near- and long-term objectives.
Determine and collect data required to execute and govern programs effectively. Independently maintain project trackers and status reports. Identify and execute on program tasks including proactively managing dependencies.
Execute change management requirements that are identified by program stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders, including managing expectations of program stakeholders and ensuring they have the insights they need to make effective decisions.