Program Manager III, NPI Operations, Devices and Services

Google•Mountain View, CA

23h•$159,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Program Manager III leads Pixel product launches and sustaining production through End-of-Production (EOP), applying expertise in consumer electronics lifecycles and global manufacturing. The role serves as a bridge between US and China teams, driving production planning, materials management, and quality resolution to support smooth transitions from NPI to sustaining operations and on-time delivery. As a Program Manager at Google, this position leads complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish. It works with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate progress and deadlines with cross-functional partners. Projects may span offices, time zones, and regions. The position is part of Google’s Devices & Services team, which combines AI, software, and hardware to develop technologies and products. Pay is listed as $159,000–$230,000 USD, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits; individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program or project management.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or sustaining operations for system-level devices.
Experience in hardware focused on vendor management, supply planning, cost control, quality, reliability, and on-time delivery.
Experience in Operations Program Management (OPM) for NPI.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Experience in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and mitigate end-to-end supply chain risks during sustaining production to ensure component availability and uninterrupted production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify alternative sources, manage strategic buffers, and reduce sole-source dependencies to improve operational resiliency.
Support product launches and production through EOP, bridging US and China teams to support on-time NCU and IOQ shipments and ex-factory delivery with guaranteed quality.
Resolve critical issues during ramp and mass production, facilitating communication between Asia and US cross-functional teams and supporting a successful ramp and transition from NPI to sustaining operations.
Drive Operations Program Management (OPM) involvement in quality issues.
Manage Pixel or Watch PRQ (Post Ramp Qualification) requests from initial request through implementation, including BOM management.
Manage supply chain risk mitigation during the sustaining phase.