Lead Technical Program Manager, Network Acquisition

Google Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target of 20%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager for its Reston, VA location. This role entails managing complex engineering projects, ensuring effective team building, and overseeing the lifecycle of network orders.

The successful candidate will secure network infrastructure for the Google Cloud and Production network, requiring advanced expertise in network infrastructure and strong leadership skills. A significant focus will be on driving executive decision-making and optimizing programs. Competitive compensation, including a $192,000 - $279,000 salary, bonus, and equity, is offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Experience with dark fiber network infrastructure.
• Experience with telecom vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Build and guide effective program teams, establishing goals and strategy.
• Oversee network order lifecycle, ensuring proper scoping.
• Lead the development of technical requirements for fiber construction.
• Drive executive decision-making and mitigate risks in fiber construction.
• Apply advanced domain knowledge to influence technical roadmaps.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Network infrastructure

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager, Network Acquisition

corporate_fare Google Reston, VA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Experience with dark fiber network infrastructure.
• Experience with telecom vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and guide effective program teams, establishing goals and strategy.
• Oversee network order lifecycle (e.g., space, power, fiber, wavelength), ensuring proper scoping.
• Lead your team in the development of technical requirements related to outside plant construction, easement requirements and procurement, and optical amplification site development as required to deliver solutions.
• Lead governance to drive executive decision‑making and mitigate risks in fiber construction and PoP build‑outs.
• Apply advanced domain knowledge (e.g., fiber optics, colocation, power) to influence technical roadmaps.

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 stakeholders. You are 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 Global Network Acquisition (GNA) Americas team's mission is to secure network infrastructure for the Google Cloud and Production network. You will interface with internal teams and external vendors to deliver solutions, continually optimizing programs that reach beyond your immediate organization. You will lead a team of Technical Program Managers responsible for securing network infrastructure including dark fiber, colocation space, power, and bandwidth/capacity solutions for the Google Cloud and Production network. You will combine advanced subject‑matter expertise in network infrastructure with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive cross‑functional alignment.

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

US: $192000 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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.

Google is a proud 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 or 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.