Program Manager III, Product Lifecycle Management, Cloud Networking

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary supply chain projects from start to finish, coordinating requirements, schedules, risks, and updates across cross-functional partners. The role spans multiple offices and time zones to ensure seamless delivery within Google's GIE, NOSCO, and AI/Infra initiatives.

Focus areas include hardware lifecycle management, vendor onboarding, and end-to-end supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with supply chain product lifecycle management or NPI.
• Experience with bill of materials and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Manage material transition planning for hardware/optics/consumables without supply gaps or excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Manage parts catalog data accuracy and mitigate SKU proliferation.
• Qualify and onboard vendors to improve supply resiliency and drive down costs.
• Work globally with cross-functional teams within and outside Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement through processes and tools/technology.

Skills

Program or project management

Supply chain lifecycle management

Bill of materials

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with supply chain product lifecycle management or NPI.
• Experience with bill of materials and configuration management.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in supply chain management or a related quantitative field.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with analytics and dashboards.
• Experience with end to end supply chain operations.
• Experience with network infrastructure for data centers.

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 Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) team plans, acquires, builds, and operates the network infrastructure from Google’s Data Centers to Internet Service Providers in the world.

The Networking Supply Chain and Commercial Operations (NOSCO) team's mission is to execute the supply chain and commercial operations needed to support customers. NOSCO focuses on delivering performance that supports network reliability, predictable capacity delivery, and cost efficiencies, which are all key priorities for Google’s network.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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

Responsibilities

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• Manage material transition planning for hardware/optics/consumables without supply gaps or excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Manage parts catalog data accuracy and mitigate SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) proliferation.
• Qualify and onboard vendors to improve supply resiliency and drive down costs.
• Work globally with cross-functional teams within and outside Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement through processes and tools/technology.

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.