Senior Manager, Pixel Buds Product Operations

Google•Mountain View, CA

2d•$236,000 - $329,000

About The Position

The Head of Pixel Product Operations (Buds) is responsible for developing and launching Pixel Buds through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process through Ok2Ship across the Pixel Buds portfolio. The role identifies and evolves best practices and sustains an organization scaled for execution. This position directly leads a global team of manufacturing professionals, including Operations Program Managers, System Technical Program Managers, Mechanical Technical Program Managers, and Supply Chain Program Managers. As the Global Operations and Supply Chain organization’s primary manager responsible for Pixel Buds launches, the role guides cross-functional teams toward successful program and product outcomes. It balances engineering, operations, and quality processes while considering consumer electronics competitive dynamics, supporting both high-volume products and first-generation products in the Pixel portfolio. The role is part of Google’s Devices & Services team, which combines AI, software, and hardware to develop technologies and products for users. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation is $236,000–$329,000, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience managing hardware NPI processes, factory ramp, and consumer electronics manufacturing operations.
Experience leading and managing cross-functional technical teams, such as Operations Program Managers, Technical Program Managers, and Supply Chain Program Managers.
Experience partnering with external original design manufacturers (ODMs) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners through Ok2Ship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience delivering high-volume audio, wearables, or miniaturized consumer electronics hardware products.
Experience driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) initiatives across international agreement manufacturing sites.
Experience managing engineering operations programs with executive-level stakeholder reporting and cross-functional hardware lifecycle alignment.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and implement end-to-end factory and manufacturing solutions, processes, and associated strategies that account for the dynamics of Google’s hardware business.
Lead Operations professionals across technical and non-technical domains to drive rapid time to market at immediate scale without compromising product quality.
Direct cross-functional teams and initiatives in partnership with Hardware Engineering, Supplier Development Engineering, Software Engineering, Sourcing and Procurement, and Logistics.
Create a culture that balances agility and flexibility with the expectation that new products can scale.
Lead Pixel Buds development and launch through the NPI process through Ok2Ship across the product portfolio.
Identify and evolve best practices and sustain an organization scaled for execution.