Technical Program Manager I, Network Deployment Optimization, Cloud Networking

Google•Austin, TX

1d•$116,000 - $165,000

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish. You will work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners, explaining analyses and recommendations to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs with engineers. The Data Center Networks team includes Technical Program Managers and Network Implementation Engineers who deliver data center networks in Google-owned and third-party data centers. In this role, you will manage networking projects ranging from new data center builds and expansions to NPI pilots and decommissioning old infrastructure. You will oversee physical infrastructure deployments, proactively manage risks, and coordinate with software teams to deploy and install network elements into production. You will also improve delivery processes and efficiency so Google can deliver more quickly and effectively. The position is part of Google’s Technical Infrastructure team, which develops and maintains data centers and networks that support Google’s products and user experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 1 year of experience in program management.
Experience working with data analytics tools and reporting platforms.
Experience with data center or networking deployments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vendor management.
Experience with supply chain and logistics concepts.
Experience in network, electrical, industrial, mechanical, or other engineering fields.
Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team composed of technical and non-technical members.

Responsibilities

Work with planning to understand the plan of record and ensure dependent projects are kicked off in time to support downstream schedules.
Understand partner-team dependencies, constraints, designs, and forecasting mechanisms that affect the business by engaging early and often, collaborating on process improvements, and communicating.
Drive root-cause corrective actions and recommend ways to prevent known issues from recurring and constraining capacity.
Create, implement, and drive the escalation process.
Manage networking projects, including new data center builds, expansions, NPI pilots, and decommissioning old infrastructure.
Oversee physical infrastructure deployments and proactively manage risks to keep projects on track.
Coordinate with software teams to deploy and install network elements into production.
Improve delivery processes and efficiency.