Technical Program Manager III, Sensors Engineering, Platforms and Devices

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager III, Sensors Engineering, Platforms and Devices. You will lead cross-functional teams to manage complex sensing projects across Pixel hardware, coordinating hardware and software engineers, product managers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, timely releases.

The role emphasizes driving architecture, requirements planning, risk management, and clear communication with executives and engineers alike in a rapidly evolving

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other related technical fields.
• Experience with advanced sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the development of complex sensing solutions, navigating high levels of ambiguity from concept through architecture definition.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to define, design, build, and validate sensing solutions on schedule while meeting cost, features, and quality requirements.
• Drive the pursuit, demo, and booking of new and innovative sensing technologies for future Pixel products.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners and suppliers in manufacturing environments on product development schedules, dependencies, and budgets.
• Balance schedule, cost, performance, and user experience trade-offs.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Engineering background

Advanced sensing technologies

Job description

Technical Program Manager III, Sensors Engineering, Platforms and Devices

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or other related technical fields.
• Experience with advanced sensing technologies.

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.

As a Sensors Engineering Program Manager in Technology Engineering, you’ll manage an innovative engineering team. You will work closely with hardware and software engineers, product managers, operations teams, and with suppliers to get high-quality products built, tested, and released on time. You’ll coordinate many fast-changing, moving parts and get them to come together as a module for integration. You will be responsible for identifying and managing risks, evaluating trade-offs for a variety of products across the entire Pixel hardware product portfolio.

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: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Lead and own the development of complex sensing solutions, navigating high levels of ambiguity from early concept through architecture definition. Partner with leadership to co-develop long-term sensing strategies and success metrics across the Pixel portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to define, design, build, and validate sensing solutions on schedule, while meeting cost, features, and quality requirements.
• Drive the pursuit, demo, and booking of new and innovative sensing technologies for future Pixel products.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners and suppliers in manufacturing environments on product development schedules, dependencies, and budgets.
• Balance schedule, cost, performance, and user experience trade-offs.

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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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