Program Manager II, Privacy, Safety and Security, Core Systems

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects across Privacy, Safety and Security, coordinating requirements and deadlines across offices and time zones. The role blends communications expertise with program management to ensure clarity and alignment.

You will work closely with leadership and teams to craft engaging content and manage internal events, driving cross-functional engagement at scale in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of program or project management experience.
• 2 years of experience with security or privacy domain.
• Experience managing and delivering internal events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an overarching internal communications and employee engagement strategy for Privacy, Safety and Security.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for major Privacy, Safety and Security events (e.g., all hands, leadership summits, speaker series) and culture-building initiatives.
• Establish metrics and feedback loops to measure the impact and effectiveness of communications and events, using data to continuously iterate and refine strategies.
• Translate complex technical concepts and strategic updates into clear, compelling narratives for internal audiences across channels.

Skills

Program management

Security/privacy domain experience

Event planning

Cross-functional projects

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Communication platforms

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• 2 years of experience with security or privacy domain.
• Experience managing and delivering internal events, including meetings or summits.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in a technology or security-focused organization.
• Experience with Google Workspace tools and other communication/event platforms.
• Experience working in a strategy and operations, chief of staff, or similar capacity.

About The Job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

The Privacy, Safety and Security (PSS) Strategy and Operations team works to enable Privacy, Safety and Security to deliver on its mission of keeping everyone safe, at scale. We drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and foster cross-functional alignment across Privacy, Safety and Security and with partner organizations throughout Google.

This unique role blends deep communications expertise with strong program management skills. You will work closely with Privacy, Safety and Security leadership, Chief of Staff, and teams across the pillar to ensure our internal communications are clear, consistent, and effective.

This role requires exceptional program management and communication skills, a flair for creative and engaging content, strong event planning capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

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

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Help develop and execute an overarching internal communications and employee engagement strategy for Privacy, Safety and Security (aligned with organizational priorities. Define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines while managing dependencies, risks, and change management efforts.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for major Privacy, Safety and Security events (e.g., all hands, leadership summits, speaker series) and culture-building initiatives to drive alignment and employee engagement.
• Establish metrics and feedback loops to measure the impact and effectiveness of communications and events, using data to continuously iterate and refine strategies.
• Translate complex technical concepts and strategic updates into clear, compelling narratives for internal audiences. Craft high-quality content across various channels (e.g., emails, newsletters, intranet sites, and presentations).

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .