Technical Program Manager III, Capacity Planning, Technical Infrastructure

Google•Kirkland, WA

2d•$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. Within Google Cloud Platform, this role leads complex engineering projects focused on capacity-planning programs and processes. You will identify, organize, and lead portfolio activities and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions; scope, phase, and lead ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges; and coordinate downstream change management with stakeholder teams. You will ensure alignment among senior stakeholders, apply advanced knowledge of the program domain, and contribute to the community to improve Google's culture and operations. The AI and Infrastructure team delivers AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity for Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and Google users worldwide. Its work spans AI models, computing, global services, developer platforms, TPUs, Vertex AI, Google Global Networking, data center operations, and systems research. Individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated US compensation is $163,000–$236,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of experience in program management.
Experience in capacity planning, demand planning, or supply chain.
Experience working with engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Track record of successfully delivering complex software products and in-depth knowledge of project management.
Ability to establish systems for continuous improvement of business processes, products, or services through measurement of performance, progress, and success metrics.
Exceptional ability to influence and deliver solutions in a highly complex, constantly changing, and nebulous environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Lead several engineering program-management efforts for a fast-paced, innovative engineering team, working with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver program outcomes aligned with business priorities.
Identify stakeholders and collaborate with them to strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives and success criteria.
Manage project schedules, identify potential issues, and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders and leadership.
Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones while maintaining a high velocity in a fast-paced environment.
Lead capacity-planning programs and processes and coordinate portfolio activities and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
Scope, phase, and lead ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges, including downstream change management.
Ensure alignment among senior cross-functional and cross-organizational stakeholders.
Contribute to the community to improve and sustain Google's culture and operations.