Technical Program Manager Lead, YouTube Shopping

Google LLC; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Technical Program Manager Lead for YouTube Shopping in San Bruno, CA. You will own a portfolio of strategic, cross-functional programs that accelerate business impact and scale the YouTube Shopping affiliate program.

You will direct strategy and lead teams of Software Engineers and Program Managers, coordinating with executive stakeholders across Google to drive alignment and delivery on ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• 7 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategic, complex programs accelerating YouTube Shopping impact.
• Direct program strategy and enable large global teams of engineers and PMs.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders across YouTube and Google to align goals.
• Drive AI adoption to improve productivity and decision making.
• Prioritize initiatives and allocate TPM resources across orgs.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across leadership forums.
• Support Directors of Engineering and Product Management in team effectiveness.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

E-commerce experience

Media/Advertising experience

Strategic planning

Communication skills

10 years program management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Technical Program Manager Lead, YouTube Shopping

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• 7 years of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in leading and managing complex, cross-product area or cross-Google software development programs.
• Experience in e-commerce, social media, video advertising.
• Ability to drive programs through ambiguity and influence technical decisions across multiple organizations.
• Exceptional planning and communication skills, with the ability to inform decisions and align dependencies across executive stakeholders.

About the job

Every day, millions of people come to YouTube to research and discover new products. We provide tools that enable creators to make their videos shoppable, connecting them with amazing products and deals to share with their audiences. As globally, information consumption is moving from text to video, YouTube Shopping will bring immersive and informative shopping experiences to life, from the living room to the mobile phone.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead a portfolio of strategic, complex, multidisciplinary programs that significantly accelerate the business impact of YouTube Shopping. You will direct program strategy and lead program teams that support our large global team of Software Engineers and Program Managers to successfully deliver on our Google-level metrics to scale the YouTube Shopping affiliate program.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $236000 - $329000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Optimize execution processes to accelerate software delivery, manage relationships with executive stakeholders across YouTube and Google to drive alignment.
• Refine our portfolio strategy to address complex changing circumstances, leading by example on adopting AI to increase productivity.
• Ensure our Technical Program Manager (T/PgMs) in San Bruno, Zurich, and Bangalore are supported and challenged to do their best work; making tough prioritization calls on T/PgM allocations to maximize impact. Cultivating a culture that makes YouTube Shopping everyone's favorite team to work on.
• Understand the business context to make informed decisions that are aligned with the business priorities; being an opinionated participant in leadership forums to set the overall strategy for our team.
• Support our executive Directors of Engineer and Product Manager in running effective teams.

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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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