Cloud Program Manager, Google Cloud Consulting

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects across offices and time zones. You’ll plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate with cross-functional partners to keep programs on track.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making. This role supports Google Cloud initiatives with global impact and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 3 years of program or project management experience.
• 3 years of experience managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage an overview of project goals and deliverables on a timeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define work problems and goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks, track budget and schedules.
• Establish processes with stakeholders and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or Master's degree

Certification in program management

Job description

The application window will be open until at least September 08, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Houston, TX, USA

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in program or project management.
• 3 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time as needed.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a related field.
• Certification in program management.
• Experience in customer-facing program management with a technology company.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Ability to identify, collect, and analyze relevant data to help drive informed decisions.

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

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.

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

US: $111000 - $159000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Manage an overview of project goals and deliverables presented on a timeline and use the roadmap to manage stakeholder expectations, and to communicate plans and coordinate resources.
• Collaborate with team members or stakeholders to understand or identify work problems and program goals, obtain prioritized deliverables, and discuss program impact.
• Complete (e.g., budget, schedule, resource, technical) risk identification and risk assessment activities and mitigation plans in addition to monitoring risk, and recording its evolution and influence on project/program objectives.
• Establish and track processes in collaboration with stakeholders, hold stakeholders/teams accountable for following the established processes, identify sponsors and stakeholders and secure resources, ensure work alignment with compliance/privacy policies, identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and support/promote the adoption of processes.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .