Technical Program Manager III, System Engineering, Pixel Hardware

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager III for the Pixel Hardware team in Mountain View, CA. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary hardware projects from concept through mass production, coordinating with engineers, suppliers, and product teams to meet schedules, costs, and quality targets.

You will mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and communicate risks and trade-offs to executives. This role sits on-site in Mountain View and reports to the Pixel Hardware group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing consumer electronics system engineering.
• Experience across all phases of hardware product development from prototype to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of Pixel hardware products and drive overall team execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet schedule, system build milestones, cost, quality and manufacturability.
• Drive product development processes and phase gate reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Lead resolution on key technical issues and communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Interface between joint development partners and cross functional Engineering and Operations teams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Job description

Technical Program Manager III, System Engineering, Pixel Hardware

Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing consumer electronics system engineering.
• Experience across all phases of hardware product development from prototype to mass production.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with consumer electronics and shipping products.
• Knowledge of product life cycle, tools, processes and development planning.
• Ability to lead technical teams, cross-functional groups, and vendors against plans.
• Ability to take initiative and drive several tasks at once.
• Passion for improving processes and plans.

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 Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across 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

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of Pixel hardware products and drive the overall execution of the team.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet schedule, system build milestones, cost, quality and manufacturability.
• Drive product development processes and phase gate reviews with the cross-functional teams.
• Lead resolution on key technical issues and communication of project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Interface between joint development partners and cross functional Engineering and Operation teams.

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