Leadership Technical Program Manager, Pixel Phone SW

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Leadership Technical Program Manager for the Pixel Phone SW team in Mountain View, CA. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams and executives to ensure milestones are met.

Required are 8 years in program management and 5 years in leadership roles, plus a technical degree or equivalent experience. The Pixel Device Software group offers a dynamic environment with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic projects from conception to launch, aligning with product goals and business objectives.
• Drive program schedules, identify risks, manage dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality Pixel products and manage multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead a team of TPMs, foster collaboration and excellence across organizations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Leadership Technical Program Manager, Pixel Phone SW

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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in an engineering or technical field.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
• 6 years of experience in project/program management and delivering system software and hardware projects. Key contributors to multiple large-scale projects, driving technically span multiple teams in different geo locations.
• Expert at the practical application of program management principles and tools.
• Track record of quickly earning credibility based on your knowledge, flexibility and amazing accomplishments, including excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and experience commercializing technical product launches, comfortable conversing on technical topics and products.

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.

Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

Pixel Device Software (SW) team is responsible for the core software running on Pixel Phones, consisting of major software subsystems such as graphics, display, audio, Ambient, sensors, authentication, security, etc.

Our Technical Program Managers (TPMs) track overall software development for Pixel phones, from concept to launch. This includes planning for product roadmap, development (pre and post silicon and in-market). Managing milestones readiness, and collaborating with cross-product area/functional teams (Hardware, Software, Android, UX, testing, and Product) to deliver the products on time with high quality. 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

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• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic projects from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with the overall product goal and business objectives. Drive program schedules, identify risks, manage dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, UX Design, Research, and gChips to deliver high-quality Pixel products.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, build alliances, and advocate for program needs across different organizations. Partner with Program Managers (PMs) and Engineers to plan and manage our multi-year roadmap.
• Drive program-wide process improvements to scale execution, quality and efficiency. Advocate AI adoption and drive implementation in the workflow.
• Manage a team of Technical Program Managers (TPMs), guide, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Google is proud to be an 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/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. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

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.

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