Program Manager III, Sustaining Operations, Platforms and Devices

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex projects across multiple teams and locations. This role involves strategic production planning and managing product launches, ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will leverage your expertise in consumer electronics to bridge teams globally and resolve production issues. Join a dynamic team that powers billions of devices and enhances user experiences worldwide. If you are passionate about driving innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in production planning for consumer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Lead reviews and secure approvals for Product Release Qualification.

Skills

Project Management

Production Planning

Vendor Management

Cost Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in production planning for consumer hardware or consumer electronics.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in one or more of the following: New Product Introductions (NPI), sustaining operations, vendor management, supply planning, cost control, quality/reliability for consumer hardware.

As a Program Manager at Google, you will 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. You will coordinate the players and keep them updated on progress and deadlines.

You will lead the pixel product launch and sustain production through End of Production (EOP), leveraging expertise in consumer electronics product life cycles and manufacturing. Your role involves strategic production planning within a global operations context, including materials management, production capacity, and quality issue resolution, ensuring on-time delivery and seamless transition from NPI to sustaining operations. You will bridge teams in the United States and China, resolving ramp and mass production issues, and ensuring product quality.

The Mobile team at Google builds tools to provide information access on the go, powering billions of devices worldwide. The team works on enhancing Android, exploring new markets, creating immersive experiences, and managing developer relationships.

The US base salary range for this position is $147,000-$216,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, location, skills, experience, and education. Specifics will be shared during the hiring process. Note that listed salaries reflect base pay only; bonuses, equity, and benefits are additional.

Responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, managing expectations and providing insights for decision-making.
• Process Product Release Qualification (PRQ) and Change Request (CR) requests, lead reviews, qualification plans, and secure approvals.
• Manage quality alert issues and communicate updates to teams and leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance for PRQ execution, including proposing cost-saving plans.
• Assess supply chain risks and make critical decisions on PRQ prioritization based on various factors such as material readiness, cost, yield, and impact.

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