Strategic Programs Lead — Responsible AI

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 236,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding

Holidays

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager within Trust and Safety to drive strategic Responsible AI initiatives. You will shape complex programs, coordinate with governance and operations, and translate insights into actionable plans for leadership and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, with focus on delivering high-impact programs while navigating organizational dynamics to address risks and dependencies. Compensation includes equity and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program management, including managing cross-functional programs and developing program strategy.
• 7 years of experience in a leadership role, collaborating cross-functionally and managing without authority, including with operations, compliance, engineering, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business impact, set, communicate, and achieve team priorities that support organizational goals.
• Align with partners, making key decisions to achieve objectives. Connect dots across RAI governance, RAI operations, and testing work.
• Set clear expectations for each Googler aligned to role, level, and organizational goals. Regularly provide feedback and coaching to help Googlers deliver results.
• Define, lead, and own complex program charters that address scope, timeline, OKRs, resourcing and risks/dependencies.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across Google; align stakeholders on decisions and changing circumstances.
• Collaborate with partners, identifying and executing on initiatives to achieve milestones and outcomes on time; use judgement to proactively anticipate and overcome risks to program timelines or quality; as needed, develop change management roll‑out plans.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google is seeking a Program Manager within Trust and Safety to drive strategic Responsible AI initiatives. You will shape complex programs, coordinate with governance and operations, and translate insights into actionable plans for leadership and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, with focus on delivering high-impact programs while navigating organizational dynamics to address risks and dependencies. Compensation includes equity and a robust benefits package.