Program Manager III, Category Planning, Devices and Services

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager III for Category Planning in Devices & Services. You will own the end-to-end demand-supply plan for a Pixel category, coordinating across global offices to drive the Plan of Record and lifecycle decisions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, apply advanced analytics, and craft executive-ready narratives to influence launch timing, inventory health, and gross margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with demand and supply planning enterprise systems (e.g., o9, Anaplan, SAP) and using analytics to drive timely decisions.
• Experience in supply planning, supply chain management, program management, or S&OP within consumer hardware, telecommunications or technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle and end-to-end models for the category, presenting trade-offs and risk mitigation to executives.
• Partner with product and commercial teams to define launch strategies and influence the plan of record (POR).
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Go-To-Market teams to align plans, navigate constraints, and manage core metrics.
• Use advanced analytics to propose capacity investments and launch dates, turning ambiguous concepts into executive-ready data.
• Act as a power user and advocate for enterprise planning tools (o9, Anaplan, Tobu), driving improvements for forecast accuracy.

Skills

Program management

Demand planning

Supply chain management

S&OP

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

SQL

Python

Tableau

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

o9

Anaplan

SAP

Tobu

Job description

Program Manager III, Category Planning, Devices and Services

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with demand and supply planning enterprise systems (e.g., o9, Anaplan, SAP) and using analytics to drive timely decisions.
• Experience in supply planning, supply chain management, program management, or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) within the consumer hardware, telecommunications industry or technology industry.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience driving supply chain strategies at scale, specifically working with major global carriers and retailers.
• Highly analytical with experience working with large datasets via tools like SQL, Python, Tableau, or similar to build custom optimization or simulation models.
• Strong consulting-level quantitative and presentation skills with a demonstrated track record of using data to tell a compelling story to executives.

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.

As a Program Manager for Category Supply and Demand Planning, you will be the end-to-end strategic owner for a specific Pixel product category line. This high-visibility, individual contributor role sits at the heart of our hardware business, requiring a leader who can navigate complex business dynamics and drive a multi-billion dollar category through its full lifecycle from Early Engagement and New Product Introduction (NPI) to End-of-Life (EOL) management.

In this role, you will own the consensus demand-supply plan and the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) engine for your category. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish, working with cross-functional leaders across global offices and time zones. You will heavily influence the business in defining the Plan of Record (POR), using advanced analytical capabilities and strong storytelling to guide executive decision-making. The ideal applicant is a supply chain subject matter expert, highly analytical, and excels at driving alignment without direct authority in a fast-paced environment.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

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

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle and own the end-to-end supply and demand models for the category, developing long-term strategies and presenting clear trade-offs and risk mitigation plans to executive leadership.
• Execute partnering with product and commercial teams to define launch strategies and influence the plan of record.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Go-To-Market teams to align business plans, navigate supply constraints, and hold stakeholders accountable for core metrics such as inventory health and gross margins.
• Utilize advanced analytics to propose optimal capacity investments and launch dates, transforming highly ambiguous business concepts into crisp, executive-ready presentations.
• Act as a power user and advocate for enterprise planning tools (e.g., o9, Anaplan, Tobu), driving system optimizations and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process maturity and forecast accuracy.

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 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 .

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