Technical Program Manager III, NPI Programs, Technical Infrastructure

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$163,000 - $236,000

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, explaining analyses and recommendations to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs with engineers. The role is part of PLANET (Platform Accelerators and Networking), which brings together expertise in networking, accelerator (ML/AI) systems, and networking algorithms to build large-scale networks that enable AI solutions. The team designs and builds data center networks, including TPU, GPU, and IPU networking hardware, and deploys complex networking software stacks. As a PLANET Networking Technical Program Manager, you will lead the lifecycle of networking infrastructure across accelerator and machine learning networks, advanced switching architectures, and SmartNIC technologies, supporting their integration and deployment through cross-functional leadership. The AI and Infrastructure team delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity for Google customers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users. The work supports AI models, global services, and platforms for developers, across areas including TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, data center operations, and systems research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program management.
Experience with NPI infrastructure, such as the design, deployment, or sustaining of hardware or software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network fabric solutions, networking equipment, or large-scale data center infrastructure.
Experience with AI/ML accelerator systems, such as TPUs or GPUs, or related infrastructure.
Experience leading large, cross-functional programs and managing teams.

Responsibilities

Manage complex Infrastructure NPI programs, including hardware or software product deployments across cross-functional stakeholders with a high degree of independence.
Navigate ambiguity to define and drive cross-functional programs in large, complex work groups, typically involving dozens of team members and stakeholders across multiple teams, organizations, or product areas.
Develop strategy and define and drive programs and processes through ambiguity to address significant challenges, measured by direct business impact on company or product-area OKRs.
Set project and program success criteria, create measurable milestones, track deliverables, and deliver customer value incrementally.
Measure, analyze, and continuously optimize projects to improve velocity, quality, and efficiency.
Communicate widely and transparently, keeping stakeholders informed through periodic updates and checkpoints such as engineering reviews.