Global Network Program Lead

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 333,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Server Operations to lead global network programs and partner with cross-functional teams to drive data center networking initiatives. You will influence architecture, design, and implementation across Google’s fleet, ensuring scalable and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes leadership in fast-changing tech environments, collaboration with internal customers, and a focus on delivering high-impact network solutions across worldwide data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 7 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.
• Experience leading technical programs in data centers or networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network architecture and provide feedback on data center environment.
• Be a globally recognized technical leader and expert on data center networking infrastructure including processes, design, construction, and safety.
• Develop a unified global network program process and prioritization to create agility for Google.
• Ensure global network operations service and capacity to support end customers.
• Enable network capability and acceleration in support of ML and next-gen network deployment and maintenance.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

PM experience

Leadership

Data center networking

Cross-functional projects

Technical program management

Technology change

Influence across org

Network planning

Optical systems

ML infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 7 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.
• Experience leading technical programs in data centers or networking technologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• 10 years of experience in a formal technical program management role.
• 10 years of experience working in a technological field with rapid rates of technology change.
• 10 years of experience demonstrating capabilities to influence across a broad, cross-functional organization.
• Familiarity with network planning and engineering, including data center network engineering in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of qualifications of network deployments, optical systems, and machine learning infrastructure.

About the job:

The Server Operations team monitors the physical and network infrastructure behind Google’s technology and holds responsibility for keeping the servers, networks, and logistics processes in Google’s global fleet of data centers running smoothly and efficiently.

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a member of Fleet Management at Google, you will develop relationships, both internally and externally, and connect with internal customers and partner teams to develop an understanding of their business requirements and goals.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

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

US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Site Reliability Engineering, Third-Party Data Centers) on network architecture and provide valuable feedback on the physical data center environment.
• Be a globally recognized technical leader and subject matter expert on data center networking infrastructure with knowledge of data center processes, infrastructure, design, construction, and safety.
• Develop a unified global network program process and prioritization to create agility to accommodate shift-left priority to enable an engaged advantage for Google.
• Ensure GSO is an asset across all Google-required network infrastructure, focusing on network capacity in support of the end customer.
• Enable network capability and acceleration in support of ML (Net GT, MLNDA, Vermilion, etc.) and next gen network deployment and maintenance.