Technical Program Manager II, Fiber Infrastructure, Cloud Networking

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager within Google Global Infrastructure to lead multi-disciplinary projects from requirements to delivery. You will work with stakeholders to plan, assess risks, manage schedules, and clearly communicate with cross‑functional partners across the company.

You’ll explain analyses to executives and discuss tradeoffs with engineers. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery of Google's global layer‑1 physical network infrastructure, bridging network planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience working with metropolitan/long haul fiber network delivery and ISP/OSP construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform fiber characterization and acceptance testings to ensure fiber paths meet Google Acceptance Standards.
• Create, track, and update project data across internal systems and databases.
• Identify and investigate operational discrepancies and driving rectification efforts on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Acts as the primary operational link with external telecommunication vendors and internal teams to ensure physical connectivity is delivered on time and within specifications.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Fiber network delivery

ISP/OSP construction

Cross-functional leadership

Telecommunications

Cloud network

Data center operations

Fiber optics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience working with metropolitan/long haul fiber network delivery and ISP/OSP construction.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in telecommunications delivery and cloud network.
• Experience with data center operations.
• Deep understanding of fiber optics, leased wave deployments, and dark fiber.

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.

Within Google Global Infrastructure this team is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Google's global layer-1 physical network infrastructure, serving as the critical bridge between network planning/acquisition and capacity activation.

Secures and delivers the physical fiber and transport capacity required to grow and maintain Google's Network Backbone.

Manages the acquisition lifecycle, delivery, and disconnection of layer-1 assets, including leased waves, dark fiber, bulk fiber, and IP out-of-band circuits.

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: $138000 - $197000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform fiber characterization and acceptance testings to ensure fiber paths meet rigorous Google Acceptance Standards.
• Create, track, and update project data across internal systems and databases.
• Identify and investigate operational discrepancies and driving rectification efforts on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Acts as the primary operational link with external telecommunication vendors and internal teams to ensure physical connectivity is delivered on time and within specifications.