Senior Technical Program Manager, Google Networking Technologies

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$192,000 - $278,000

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will use technical expertise to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish. You will work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners across the company. The role requires communicating analyses and recommendations to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. The position is part of Google’s Technical Infrastructure organization, which develops and maintains data centers and builds Google platforms, while keeping its networks running to provide users with a fast, reliable experience. The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead networking initiatives involving new product introductions, network architectures, hardware and software features, and network migrations. The role also drives portfolio governance, strategy and roadmaps, and technical decision-making, using quantitative analysis and AI/ML tools to improve program delivery and operational efficiency. US compensation is $192,000–$278,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Eight years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or network engineering.
Eight years of experience in networking infrastructure within a global foundation, global cloud provider, or global service provider network environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Experience in distributed architecture.
Proven experience in executive-level communication.
Knowledge of dataplane, control plane, management plane, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
A strong sense of accountability, bias for action, ability to manage without authority, and willingness to challenge the status quo when necessary.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives across organizational levels to deliver new product introductions, network architectures, new hardware and software features, and network migrations.
Use AI/ML tools to streamline cross-functional workflows, automate technical processes, and address ambiguous engineering challenges to accelerate program delivery and improve operational efficiency.
Establish and maintain a visible cadence for portfolio reviews, decision-making, prioritization, and resource management, with measurable improvements and organization-wide impact.
Collaborate with Google Networking Technologies and other engineering teams to develop and communicate long-term strategy and short-term plans and roadmaps.
Apply technical judgment and quantitative analysis to drive project delivery, conduct technology reviews, guide technical proposals, translate findings into recommendations and actionable plans, and define program success criteria.