Senior Leadership Technical Program Manager, Data Intelligence, Core Systems

Google•San Jose, CA

1d•$240,000 - $333,000

About The Position

Google is seeking a senior technical program management leader for its Data Intelligence organization within Core Systems. The role leads a critical portfolio of production systems and a team of Technical Program Managers, guiding complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs from inception to launch. It calls for technical expertise, strong leadership, complex systems thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels. The Pillar Lead will shape the strategic outlook and roadmap for Data Intelligence programs, frame ambiguous problems, identify systemic constraints, and establish information systems and lightweight processes that support delivery across a complex portfolio of infrastructure products. The role will help shift program management from reactive manual coordination to continuous, AI-driven program intelligence, including developing methodologies and tools to improve efficiency, predictability, and impact. Google Technical Program Managers plan requirements with internal customers, manage project schedules and risks, and communicate analyses and recommendations to executives while engaging with engineers on technical trade-offs. This position partners closely with senior leaders in Engineering, Product, and Customers. The Core team builds and advocates for foundational design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure used across Google products. The stated US compensation is $240,000–$333,000, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in program management.
7 years of experience in leadership roles, with or without direct reports.
Experience using statistical analysis and data analytics to solve product or operational problems.
Experience driving initiatives and operational improvements to meet business objectives.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience managing cross-functional or team projects.
Experience with agentic workflow automation, evaluating AI versus deterministic technical trade-offs, and critically assessing AI-generated outputs.
Experience challenging the status quo and transitioning organizations from manual tracking to automated, outcome-driven execution structures.
Ability to independently establish program goals, organize complex work, and build alignment across large, complex organizations without relying on formal authority.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers, fostering technical excellence, continuous learning, and AI fluency.
Drive the strategic outlook and roadmap for Data Intelligence programs by framing ambiguous problems, identifying systemic constraints, and translating them into clear organizational outcomes.
Manage dependencies and risks across multiple organizations using continuous, AI-driven program intelligence.
Partner with senior leadership, including VPs, Directors, and Product and Engineering leads, to influence decisions, resolve trade-offs, and align on OKRs through high-judgment technical leadership.
Use AI to transform technical program management by developing methodologies and tools that enhance efficiency, predictability, and impact for the team and its partners.
Plan requirements with internal customers, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate them to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.