Lead Technical Program Manager, Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery

Google; United States; On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring a Lead Technical Program Manager for Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery in the United States. The role focuses on owning outcomes for global fiber and data center infrastructure projects, coordinating across OSP, ISP, and NPI initiatives, and driving complex programs with executive visibility.

You will lead a diverse, global team of TPMs, manage cross-functional relationships, and translate network demands into deployable designs while maintaining Google's standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Experience in both fiber optic network design/deployment (OSP) and data center infrastructure (ISP).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate global program strategy to drive consistency. Align technical requirements with business objectives to facilitate executive decision-making.
• Serve as technical leader for OSP, ISP, and NPI. Define Google Global Network (GGN) requirements, design data center infrastructure, and ensure products are deployable globally.
• Manage relationships across a global chain of partners. Collaborate with design firms, carriers, internal teams, and executives to solve network growth challenges.
• Establish systems to implement innovative solutions optimizing end-to-end project delivery. Manage risks and drive improvements in lead-time, predictability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a global team of Technical Program Managers. Foster a growth mindset, ensuring team skills are transferable across GGI domains.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

OSP design

ISP design

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager, Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery

Google

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Addison, TX, USA.

Advanced

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Experience in both fiber optic network design/deployment (OSP) and data center infrastructure (ISP).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• Subject matter expert in both fiber optic network design/deployment (OSP) and data center infrastructure (ISP).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity and build consensus among high-level executive stakeholders.

About the job

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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

The Fiber Infrastructure Engineering and Delivery Team, a unified organization within Google Global Infrastructure (GGI), operates at the intersection of technology and immense scale. Our mission is to build the resilient long-haul fiber assets and data center network spaces that power Google's global growth and AI leadership.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager, you will serve as a strategy driver and industry expert overseeing all Adds, Moves, and Changes across Google's global data center footprint. You will manage a comprehensive technical portfolio encompassing Outside Plant (OSP), Inside Plant (ISP), and New Product Initiatives (NPI). By navigating a complex ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders, you will translate physical network demands into executable building and fiber designs. You will be a versatile leader, equally adept at presenting strategic analyses to executives, discussing technical trade-offs with deployment engineers and contractors, ensuring Google’s network infrastructure remains the most reliable and efficient on the planet.

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

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate global program strategy to drive consistency. Align technical requirements with business objectives to facilitate executive decision-making.
• Serve as technical leader for OSP, ISP, and NPI. Define Google Global Network (GGN) requirements, design data center infrastructure, and ensure products are deployable globally.
• Manage relationships across a global chain of partners. Collaborate with design firms, carriers, internal teams, and executives to solve network growth challenges.
• Establish systems to implement innovative solutions optimizing end-to-end project delivery. Manage risks and drive improvements in lead-time, predictability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a global team of Technical Program Managers. Foster a growth mindset, ensuring team skills are transferable across GGI domains.

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