Technical Program Manager Lead, Supply Partner Management, XR Hardware

Google•San Jose, CA

2d•$192,000 - $278,000

About The Position

Google's XR Hardware Engineering team is creating next-generation spatial computing, Augmented Reality (AR), and smart eyewear platforms that blend digital information seamlessly with the physical world. As we build hardware architectures and partner with Original Device Manufacturing (ODMs) and global OEMs consumer brands, we are pioneering novel supply chain, procurement, and supplier management operating models. In this role, you will serve as the strategic supply chain and procurement anchor for our XR hardware ecosystem. You will define and execute the end-to-end supplier management strategy across custom Google-developed modules and critical contract manufacturing partners. You will bridge technical hardware engineering, global operations, and external commercial brand partnerships establishing robust AVAP (Approved Vendor/Approved Part) frameworks, negotiating high-impact supplier agreements, structuring scalable buy-sell and distributor safety-stock programs, and driving rolling demand forecasts in dynamic, seasonal market environments. For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in hardware supply chain management, global supply management (GSM), technical program management, partner management, or procurement within consumer electronics, mobile, wearable, or semiconductor industries.
Experience managing Asian ODMs, Tier-1 component vendors, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) across New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production.
Experience managing component categories (e.g., Displays/Optics, Cameras, SoC/Silicon, Memory/Storage, Batteries, Acoustics, or modules).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Program Management, Operations Research, or MBA.
Experience structuring buy-sell transactions, distributor consignment/service buffer contracts, and managing international trade/customs logistics.
Proven track record in AR/Virtual Reality (VR)/XR hardware, smart glasses, wearables, or consumer electronics.
Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin fluently(written and spoken) to effectively manage suppliers and ODM ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to navigate tight market conditions (e.g., memory/storage price volatility, wafer fab capacity allocations).
Exceptional problem-solving, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence executive engineering leaders and external C-suite vendor executives.

Responsibilities

Implement communications standards across a portfolio of programs including executive and key partner communications.
Establish a reliable and visible cadence for program reviews, decision-making, prioritization, and resource stewardship (effective deployment of machine and people resources) whereby improvements such as efficiency and utilization gains are measurable and the impact can be felt organization wide.
Lead a governance structure that drives effective executive decision-making. Ensure governance structure effectively exposes and mitigates dependencies.
Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity and which affect multiple teams.
Define/manage a program portfolio solving problems that target high business impact for the organization and product area.