Technical Program Manager, Metro Planner

Google Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Job summary

Google London, UK is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary network planning projects across the EMEA region. You will coordinate requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners including engineers and strategic negotiators.

You will own network topology planning, translate forecasts into regional capacity plans, and drive cost-efficient infrastructure initiatives while aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of program management experience.
• Experience in network architecture, design and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA network planning activities for asset/infrastructure planning to support product area demand forecasts over time.
• Project manage end-to-end repeatable, transparent and quarterly planning pipelines.
• Analyze, understand and rationalize demand forecasts for all EMEA related flows. Translate these demand forecasts into regional capacity plans over time, taking into account market trends and technology changes to ensure the most optimized and cost effective network solution, translating this to asset/infrastructure requirements.
• Own and deliver in-depth technical risk assessments based on various what-if analysis to ensure the best technical solution is planned for across the network.
• Drive EMEA network delivery by communicating with business owners, technical teams, partners, and deployment partners to align capacity requirements, execute cost-effective infrastructure initiatives, and streamline automated delivery processes.

Skills

Program management experience

Network architecture & infrastructure

Vendor management (preferred)

IP networking concepts

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google London, UK ; Dublin, Ireland

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management.
• Experience in network architecture, design and infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the networking area with delivering infrastructure assets and vendor management.
• Knowledge of IP networking with an understanding of OSP/ISP and optical design.
• Ability to learn and balance business and technical understanding to drive the long-term objectives of the organization.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, display flexibility and adaptability to adjust plans and strategies as new information is gained or as project conditions change.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with ability to adopt data-driven, investigative approach towards solving issues.

About the job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

In this Technical Program Management role, you will own and drive projects for the EMEA Network Acquisitions (GNA) Planning team.

You will be highly analytical, involving data-driven analysis to develop overall Network Topology plans, compiling technical requirements for network assets such as fiber and leased wavelengths in order to meet forecast demand, while complying with Network Architecture guidelines. You will be expected to optimize Google’s Production Network for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency while maintaining the ability to meet new product rollout in a timely manner. This will be accomplished through close cross-functional collaboration and teamwork with Strategic Negotiators, varying TPgMs and Network Engineers across multiple teams.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ireland: €94000 - €96000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Lead EMEA network planning activities for asset/infrastructure planning to support product area demand forecasts over time.
• Project manage end-to-end repeatable, transparent and quarterly planning pipelines.
• Analyze, understand and rationalize demand forecasts for all EMEA related flows. Translate these demand forecasts into regional capacity plans over time, taking into account market trends and technology changes to ensure the most optimized and cost effective network solution, translating this to asset/infrastructure requirements.
• Own and deliver in-depth technical risk assessments based on various what-if analysis to ensure the best technical solution is planned for across the network.
• Drive EMEA network delivery by communicating with business owners, technical teams, partners, and deployment partners to align capacity requirements, execute cost-effective infrastructure initiatives, and streamline automated delivery processes.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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