Technical Program Manager Lead, Android Auto

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google in San Jose, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager Lead for the Android Auto initiative. You will own outcomes, lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects, and drive requirements with internal customers from planning through lifecycle, including risk management and executive-level communication.

The role emphasizes technical program management, partner management, and release readiness, with opportunities to mentor a team and influence strategic planning across Automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Experience in technical program management, partner management, release and launch readiness.
• Experience in people management, demonstrating thought leadership and engaging directly with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, complex program portfolios across Android Automotive GAS, defining program strategy and cross-functional priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional leads to ensure unified planning and execution to deliver on Auto business goals.
• Engage directly with Auto Senior Leadership to share portfolio insights and align strategy.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of TPMs delivering Google features to global Automotive OEMs.
• Apply technical expertise and leadership to optimize operational efficiency and accelerate delivery at scale.

Skills

Ownership & decision making

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Technical program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Technical Program Manager Lead, Android Auto

Google - San Jose, CA, USA

Advanced

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in program management.
  
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.
  
• Experience in technical program management, partner management, release and launch readiness.
• Experience in people management, demonstrating thought leadership and engaging directly with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
  
• Experience in software program management or software development lifecycle software and release management.
• Experience with full lifecycle of software development.
• Experience working in or is passionate about the Automotive industry.

About the job

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive 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. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.
Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

Automotive industry executives say there will be more change in their business in the next 5 years than they have seen in the last 50 years. The Android Auto team collaborates with vehicle manufacturers to develop and deliver on this massive opportunity, building on a proven embedded platform to create a leading Assistant-powered, navigation, entertainment, and communication vehicle system, which will be delivered to specialized people-moving devices.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, complex program portfolios across Android Automotive GAS, defining program strategy, aligning cross-functional priorities, and driving problem-solving to meet organizational goals.
• Partner with cross-functional leads (Eng, PM, UX, BizDev, Partner Eng) across Auto, P&D, and partner PAs (Android, Play, GDM, Geo-Maps) to ensure unified planning and execution to deliver on Auto business goals.
• Engage directly with Auto Senior Leadership to share key portfolio insights, align strategy, and direct GAS annual planning and rhythm of business for operational scale.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of T/PgMs delivering high-quality Google features and apps to global Automotive OEMs.
• Apply technical expertise, program management excellence, and leadership to continuously optimize operational efficiency and accelerate delivery at scale.

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