Technical Program Manager II, Cloud Networking, Telecommunications

Google Inc.; Thornton, Addison (CO, TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager II for Cloud Networking in telecommunications. The role involves leading cross-disciplinary projects, coordinating with customers, engineering teams, and vendors to deliver network infrastructure from inception to completion.

You will define concrete plans, manage risks, and translate complex requirements into executable strategies, working across Cloud and networking teams to scale solutions for global users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management influencing across a cross-functional organization.
• Experience in network planning, architecture, or design with a technology or telecommunications company.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to gather requirements, manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear program plans for reliable product delivery.
• Partner with engineering teams and third-party vendors to deliver network engineering and infrastructure design.
• Program manage the delivery of network infrastructure projects from inception through delivery.
• Collaborate with Cloud and networking technical teams to intake, analyze and develop cost and executable plans for Cloud networking requests.
• Lead Google-wide strategic network initiatives from concept to plan definition and hand-off to execution teams by refining large-scale ambiguous projects to well-defined problems, processes, and solutions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Network planning

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Technical Program Manager II, Cloud Networking, Telecommunications

corporate_fare Google place Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA

Apply

info_outline

info_outline X The application window will be open until at least May 27, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management influencing across a cross‑functional organization.
• Experience in network planning, architecture, or design with a technology or telecommunications company.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years of experience managing cross‑functional or cross‑team projects.
• Experience with design and delivery of telecommunications fiber, space/power, capacity infrastructure or data center construction.
• Experience with fiber network deployments, including constructing new outside and inside plant fiber infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to gather requirements, manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear program plans for reliable product delivery.
• Partner with engineering teams and third‑party vendors to deliver network engineering and infrastructure design.
• Program manage the delivery of network infrastructure projects from inception through delivery.
• Collaborate with Cloud and networking technical teams to intake, analyze and develop cost and executable plans for Cloud networking requests.
• Lead Google‑wide strategic network initiatives from concept to plan definition and hand‑off to execution teams by refining large‑scale ambiguous projects to well‑defined problems, processes, and solutions.

About the job

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while diving into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle, including managing schedules, identifying risks, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders. You are equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you discuss technical trade‑offs with engineers. Using your technical and leadership expertise, you run engineering‑focused projects that are well‑defined under supervision.

The AI and Infrastructure team works on the world's toughest problems, redefining what is possible and making it easy. We empower customers by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, cloud customers, and billions of users worldwide. We are at the center of amazing work by enabling advanced AI models, delivering computing power across global services, and providing platforms that developers use to build services. In AI and Infrastructure, we shape the future of hyperscale computing by inventing and creating world‑leading technology and driving global impact through software and hardware, including building Vertex AI for Google Cloud. We work on complex technologies at a global scale with key players in the AI and systems space. Join a team of talented individuals who keep data centers operating efficiently while building a legacy of innovation with some of the most complex systems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $138,000 - $198,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Google is proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing 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 protected basis. 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 English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless otherwise stated in the posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.