Technical Program Manager, Submarine Cable Maintenance, Global Submarine Networks

Google; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Program Manager, where your expertise will drive the maintenance and operations of submarine cable networks. This role involves leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring the reliability of global communication infrastructure. You will play a crucial part in enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards while representing the organization in key industry forums. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in program management, especially in submarine cable operations.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional submarine cable operations and maintenance planning.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with SLAs.
• Represent company interests in consortium working groups.

Skills

Program Management

Submarine Cable Industry Knowledge

Incident Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Technical Program Manager, Submarine Cable Maintenance, Global Submarine Networks

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with submarine cable industry, marine maintenance, and operations of submarine cable stations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

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.

You'll be part of a team of submarine cable operations and maintenance experts who are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our Global Submarine Network. Working closely with the Google Submarine Network submarine cable construction team, suppliers, consortia partners, zone and private maintenance agreement participation, co-operation with internal operations management and network teams to ensure network reliability, repair co-ordination, operational planning and highest levels of performance at all times. Support the development of marine operation and cable protection whilst remaining operationally aware of industry and of quality within processes and procedures.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for regional submarine cable operations, maintenance planning, incident management and lead cable repair co-ordination. Work with ship operators, maintenance authorities, CLS, NOC, outside related agencies and organizations.
• Review new cable systems handover from build to operate teams, ensure data quality, pre go live checks, and required maintenance solutions are in place.
• Represent Google’s interests in relevant working groups and forums within consortium-owned cables, ensure effective and efficient operational management of the shared asset(s).
• Monitor and review performance of key service providers, ensure maintenance service delivery is to a high quality and health and safety standard, and in compliance with agreement SLAs.

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.

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.