Leadership Technical Program Manager, Pixel Phone SW

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

Job summary

Google Mountain View is seeking a Leadership Technical Program Manager for Pixel Phone SW to own complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept to launch. You will plan requirements with internal customers, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate effectively with executives and engineers alike.

As a TPM, you will coordinate with Hardware, Software, Android, UX, testing and Product teams to ensure on-time, high-quality product delivery.

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 roles with/without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic projects from conception to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, UX Design, Research.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and advocate for program needs across organizations.
• Drive program-wide process improvements to scale execution, quality and efficiency.
• Manage a team of Technical Program Managers and foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Influence stakeholders

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Engineering advanced degree preferred

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Leadership Technical Program Manager, Pixel Phone SW

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

Advanced

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

• 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.

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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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