Program Manager III, Software Development, User Experience Pixel

Google • Mountain View, CA

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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.

The Pixel team is looking for a Program Manager to lead efforts for phones and
other products. You will work directly with the Hardware and Software
engineering teams to represent users feedback through our products. This role is
technical, operational, and programs focused to help launch new products or
provide software updates on our existing product suite. As a User Sentiment and
Insights Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects
focusing on representing our users for phones, tablets, and watches.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most
helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices
and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products,
and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the
best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global
smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience working with mobile devices, hardware/software/embedded software or Android development.
• Experience in user engagement (e.g., beta programs etc.).

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience shipping software for silicon and hardware.
• Excellent communication skills, taking concepts or information and presenting them to the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple teams on cross-functional initiatives. Interface with engineering managers and engineers across both hardware and software to estimate work efforts, define milestones, and manage resources. Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to upper management and project stakeholders.
• Remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing engaging priorities.
• Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives when necessary. Ask questions that clarify priorities, and develop domain and technical knowledge.
• Work with our leads and partners to ensure software and road map feature alignment for current and future programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level