Technical Program Manager, Edge Capacity

Google•Atlanta, GA

2d•$138,000 - $197,000

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 schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners. You will explain analyses and recommendations to executives and discuss technical tradeoffs with engineers. The role is on the Google Cloud Interconnect team within the Google Edge Metro Capacity Delivery organization. The team builds, maintains, and optimizes infrastructure that delivers Google services to users in major cities, including expanding network capacity, optimizing traffic flow, connecting to other networks, and using technologies such as Edge Cache and satellite connections. The team delivers OnNet and OffNet network capacity globally so users can access Google's content and services. The role also supports relationships with large and critical customers in a fast-paced, visible environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of experience in program management.

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating across multiple levels and functions, with an interest in engaging in and influencing tactical and strategic decision-making.
Proactiveness and an ownership mentality.
Fluent English communication skills to support client relationship management in the region.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time may be needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage multiple simultaneous network capacity build requests with competing priorities and keep stakeholders informed of project status.
Identify gaps in delivery processes, tooling, documentation, and reporting, and recommend improvements to support smooth infrastructure-capacity deployment for internal and external customers.
Lead project kickoff and regular status meetings, and keep downstream Google teams informed of project and delivery status.
Evaluate and communicate the impact of project scope changes; identify risks, issues, and mitigation strategies; and work with the team to resolve problems.