Technical Program Manager I, Fiber Deployment, Cloud Networking

Socket.dev; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the system-level design and deployment of the global fiber optic network connecting Google data centers. You will coordinate with engineers and executives to plan requirements, manage risks, and drive schedules from concept to deployment.

You’ll work with stakeholders across the company and partner teams to translate complex initiatives into concrete technical plans. This role emphasizes teamwork and delivering impact at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience in program management.
• Experience with fiber network deployments.
• Experience with network infrastructure or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of global network infrastructure programs, including long-haul fiber, metro networks, and leased capacity, ensuring milestones from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand dependencies, resolve constraints, and align capacity forecasting with deployment timelines.
• Identify and communicate project risks and technical trade-offs to engineering and leadership.
• Translate strategic initiatives into well-defined requirements, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Contribute to process improvements and scalability within network deployment workflows.

Skills

Program management

Fiber network deployments

Network infrastructure

Risk management

Workflow automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience in program management.
• Experience with fiber network deployments.
• Experience with network infrastructure, or risk management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with workflow automation.
• Experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with delivery of telecommunications fiber, space/power, or capacity infrastructure.
• Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team composed of both technical and non-technical members.

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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

This team is responsible for the system level design and deployment of the global fiber optic network that connects Google's data centers to the world. This network allows Google to function as a global computer, ensuring continuous flow of data to and from all corners of the planet.

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $165000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of global network infrastructure programs, including long-haul fiber, metro networks, and leased capacity, ensuring milestones are met from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partner teams to understand technical dependencies, resolve constraints, and align capacity forecasting with infrastructure deployment timelines.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and technical trade-offs clearly to both engineering teams and leadership stakeholders.
• Translate complex, ambiguous strategic initiatives into well-defined technical requirements, actionable roadmaps, and clear execution plans.
• Contribute to process improvements and scalability enhancements within network deployment workflows to optimize efficiency and accelerate capacity delivery.