Senior UX Program Manager, Search Ads

Google LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

PTO 20 days

Sick leave 40h

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior UX Program Manager to drive execution of programs across Search Ads and related teams. You will plan projects, manage milestones, assess risks, and deliver actionable insights to elevate user experiences for billions of users.

Collaborate with UX Designers, Product and Engineering to align on OKRs, budgets, and schedules. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong communication, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of program management experience within design or UX organisations.
• Experience with UX related projects and UX design, user research, or user centered development tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and deliver programs that boost UX excellence in ads.
• Drive consensus across functions on UX priorities, resources, and progress.
• Partner with UX Designers to guide file setup, mock updates, and stakeholder notifications for reviews; manage vendor partnerships.
• Create and deliver communications for teams and executive leadership.
• Leverage AI tools to address resource, technical, or time limitations and improve deliverables.

Skills

Program management

UX collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

User research methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Share Senior UX Program Manager, Search Ads

Google Seattle, WA, USA ; Mountain View, CA, USA ; +1 more

X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 6 years of program management experience within design or UX organizations.
  
• Experience with UX related projects and UX design, user research, or user centered development tools and methodologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with the product development lifecycle.
• Experience analyzing data and leveraging insights to drive strategy.
• Experience managing risks (e.g., operational, product, team health).
• Experience collaborating with engineering and product management stakeholders to understand user issues.
• Experience partnering with UX Research to inform research studies and amplify insights.

About the job

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." UX Programs and Operations drives projects by increasing communication, streamlining the UX design process, and fostering a culture of user-centered development. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, to create industry-leading products based on user insights.

As a UX Program Manager, you will combine expert project management with a passion for user experience to improve the design of products used by billions. Your role is to plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, create actionable insights, and ensure deadlines are met. You will harmonize the work of various UX disciplines and cross-functional partners to drive team objectives and create innovative experiences.

As a Senior UX Program Manager, you will drive the execution and operations of business generation within Google’s Search results pages. You will partner with UX disciplines, Product, and Engineering across Search Ads and Organic teams to ideate and execute on the future of some of the most visible elements of users interactions with Google, driving significant impact for the business.

Google Ads is at the forefront of AI innovation, applying cutting-edge machine learning and Generative AI models like Gemini to power a multi-billion dollar global business.

Our work directly impacts billions of users by protecting users from harm, improving ad quality, and optimizing campaigns for advertiser return-on-investment. We foster a culture of deep collaboration, partnering closely with teams like Google Research and DeepMind to solve complex challenges. Join us to work on state-of-the-art AI, take on problems at an unparalleled scale, and build the next generation of advertising 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

• Scope, plan, and deliver programs that boost UX excellence in ads. Manage complex project lifecycles from concept to launch.
• Drive consensus across functions (e.g., engineering, product, and organic search) on UX priorities, resources, and progress. Integrate varied perspectives to align stakeholders on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Partner closely with UX Designers to guide file setup, mock updates, and stakeholder notifications for high-stakes reviews. Own and drive vendor partnerships, including opex and team/vendor operations.
• Create and deliver impactful communications tailored to different audiences, from team updates to executive leadership reviews.
• Leverage AI tools, processes, and methods to address resource, technical, or time limitations, improve deliverables, and align with team goals.

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 .

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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