Forecasting Program Manager, gUP

Google; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA, and Boulder, CO is seeking a Mid-level Forecasting Program Manager for gUP to lead end-to-end forecasting, coordinate with Analytics, and align with cross-functional partners across offices and time zones.

The role emphasizes managing metadata configurations, validating inputs for launches and PSM adjustments, and driving process improvements with the Spend team. It involves collaboration with SDMs to lead forecast refreshes and maintain forecasting excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in program management, financial forecasting, or workforce planning.
• Minimum 7 years analyzing data and generating business insights.
• Minimum 7 years developing operational process solutions with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end forecasting for gUP in partnership with Analytics, including strategic oversight, metadata configurations, and workdriver/engineers validation.
• Validate stakeholder inputs such as new product launches and PSM adjustments.
• Lead forecast refresh exercises, coordinating updates with SDMs and analyzing recap variance metrics.
• Partner with Spend team Points of Contacts (POCs) to improve accuracy, conduct PO forecast audits, and lead spend-related training streams.
• Provide strategic direction and continuous improvement for overall forecasting processes.

Skills

Program management

Financial forecasting

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Business insights

Operational process improvements

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or Master's degree in a related field

CSCMP certification

Job description

Forecasting Program Manager, gUP

Google

Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA

Mid

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

The application window will be open until at least August 26, 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: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in program management, financial forecasting, or workforce planning.
• 7 years of experience analyzing data and generating business insights.
• 7 years of experience developing operational process solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in a related field or CSCMP certification.
• Experience working with and optimizing forecasting and planning processes.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders across different functions and geographies to manage change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading performance review discussions and managing business priorities.

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.

This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our demand and financial forecasts. You will act as the primary custodian of the forecasting process, managing complex metadata configurations and incorporating workdriver data while ensuring rigorous validation with Engineering teams.

A key portion of this role involves cross-functional collaboration, you will validate stakeholder inputs regarding new launches and Product Support Manager (PSM) adjustments, and coordinate directly with Service Delivery Managers (SDMs) to lead comprehensive forecast refresh exercises.

Beyond data management, you will drive process improvement by partnering with the Spend team to enhance forecasting accuracy and leading selected training streams. You will also maintain financial excellence through quarterly Purchase Order (PO) forecast audits, with the potential to increase frequency to a monthly cadence. This position requires a blend of analytical precision, stakeholder management, and the ability to synthesize changes into clear recap analyses for leadership.

In gTech Users and Products (gUP), our mission is to advocate for Google’s users by creating helpful and trusted experiences across the product ecosystem. We achieve this by meeting partners and consumers where they are with support and help, representing their needs with our product partners and proposing fixes and features that elevate their engagement with Google's diverse product ecosystem. Additionally we provide a range of product services that ensure our products are optimized for every user, no matter where they are in the world (e.g., localization, digitization, partner integration and more).

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

US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end forecasting for gUP in partnership with Analytics, including strategic oversight, metadata configurations, and workdriver/engineers validation.
• Validate stakeholder inputs such as new product launches and PSM adjustments.
• Lead forecast refresh exercises, coordinating updates with SDMs and analyzing recap variance metrics.
• Partner with Spend team Points of Contacts (POCs) to improve accuracy, conduct PO forecast audits, and lead spend-related training streams.
• Provide strategic direction and continuous improvement for overall forecasting processes.

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