Technical Program Manager I, Software Engineering, Platforms and Devices

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager I in Mountain View, CA, to lead multi-disciplinary projects from planning to delivery, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, assess risks, and communicate tradeoffs between product development and engineering teams.

The role focuses on Platforms and Devices, leveraging Google AI, software, and hardware to create fast, seamless user experiences. Strong communication and executive-facing insights are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience in program management.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.
• Experience with the end-to-end software development life cycle (e.g., build, test, and release)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver program communications with stakeholders including metrics progress, meeting notes, escalation logs, newsletters, and websites.
• Collect data relating to program progress and maintain trackers and status reports.
• Author program charter addressing scope and timeline, OKRs, and resource requirements/dependencies.
• Author stakeholder map identifying who is impacted and who influences the program outcome.
• Triage technical bugs and feature requests with engineering stakeholders for prioritization, resourcing, and tracking execution.

Skills

Program management

AI/LLM integration

SDLC experience

Cross-functional leadership

Operating systems

Go scripting

Open source shipping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Technical Program Manager I, Software Engineering, Platforms and Devices

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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience in program management.
  
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.
• Experience with the end-to-end software development life cycle (e.g., build, test, and release)

Preferred qualifications:

• Direct experience working with one or more operating systems.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Go).
  
• Experience shipping large scale, open source, and software.
• In-depth familiarity with one source code management system (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• 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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

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 .

• Coordinate and deliver program communications in close collaboration with program stakeholders, including metrics progress, meeting notes, meeting AIs, decision/escalation logs, newsletters, and websites.
• Collect data relating to program progress from program stakeholders. Maintain project trackers and status reports in close collaboration with program stakeholders.
• Author program charter that addresses scope and timeline of basic program, specify program Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and explain resource requirements/dependencies, in close collaboration with program stakeholders.
• Author stakeholder map that specifies who is impacted by, and who influences, program outcome in close collaboration with program stakeholders.
• Triage technical bugs and feature requests alongside engineering stakeholders for purposes of prioritization, resourcing, and tracking execution.

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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