Public Sector TPM — AI Enabled, Scalable Programs

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 166,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Public Sector seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning to delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met and stakeholder alignment across offices and time zones.

You will shape roadmaps, manage risks, implement AI/ML tooling, mentor junior TPMs, and drive operational excellence while navigating ambiguity in a high-impact environment. Canada-based compensation reflects market norms and includes bonus eligibility and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in technical program management, software development, or a related field.
• Experience with architectural design and technical system analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing software or hardware projects from inception to launch.
• Experience in designing and delivering programs to meet contractual requirements and obligations within the public sector environment.
• Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personnel Security Clearance as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Apply development-level judgment to review architectures, shape technical specifications, and challenge assumptions to ensure robust scalability.
• Manage milestones, dependencies, and risks across cross-functional teams, translating high-level business objectives into actionable, multi-quarter execution roadmaps.
• Ensure strict adherence to contractual client commitments across all relevant MSAs, SoWs, and order forms, actively identifying and closing delivery gaps.
• Implement modern AI/ML tooling to automate repetitive workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, and boost team productivity.
• Build consensus across development, product, finance, and legal while refining standard program management methodologies to maximize overall velocity and transparency.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

5 years TPM/PM experience

Architectural design

Cross-functional leadership

Public sector / contractual compliance

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Google Public Sector seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning to delivery, ensuring contractual obligations are met and stakeholder alignment across offices and time zones.

You will shape roadmaps, manage risks, implement AI/ML tooling, mentor junior TPMs, and drive operational excellence while navigating ambiguity in a high-impact environment. Canada-based compensation reflects market norms and includes bonus eligibility and equity.