Technical Program Manager, Data Center Networking & Infra

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware and software programs in data center networking. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate decisions to executives and engineers, ensuring alignment across teams and with product strategy.

This role emphasizes technical judgment, ownership, and the ability to drive large, complex programs from inception to delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly cross-functional systems programs (hardware and software) from inception to delivery, ensuring predictability, quality, and tangible value for our customers.
• Navigate ambiguity, adapt to evolving requirements, and manage shifting priorities effectively.
• Align team members and stakeholders through clear, widespread, and transparent communication.
• Utilize technical judgment to drive project delivery, lead technology reviews, guide technical proposals, and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to improving Google's on-time delivery of network capacity with high availability and maximum efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

8 years of program management experience

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware and software programs in data center networking. You will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate decisions to executives and engineers, ensuring alignment across teams and with product strategy.

This role emphasizes technical judgment, ownership, and the ability to drive large, complex programs from inception to delivery.