Technical Program Manager, NPI, AI/ML

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will leverage your program management skills to oversee complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. You will work closely with engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to drive the development of innovative ML systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $192,000 to $278,000 annually, in addition to bonus and equity compensation.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in program management, preferably leading complex projects.
• Advanced skills in program management demonstrating success in large programs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leads to manage projects and define standards.
• Drive development of ML systems from concept to production.
• Strategize and drive the ML hardware/system roadmap.
• Ensure projects reflect objectives and are prioritized effectively.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional project management

Technical problem assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Ability to align, prioritize, resource, and scale programs according to strategic objectives, and to result in maximized organizational benefits and improved business outcomes.
• Ability to assess engineering problems, understand the interplay between program and technical issues, and contribute to shaping technical directions.
• Ability to drive complex program level or organizational changes.
• Advanced program management skills, with the demonstrated ability to successfully drive and land large and complex programs.

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 AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We’re the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $192,000–$278,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key engineering leads/stakeholders, contribute to ML system roadmap by program managing complex projects, organizing cross‑project work within the program, and defining program controls, governance, or standards.
• Lead end‑to‑end development and landing of next‑gen ML systems through NPI Product Life Cycle (PLC) process from concept to production and sustaining.
• Drive a portfolio of tracks to make direct and measurable impact on customer adoption.
• Partner with engineering leads and cross‑functional teams to ensure that organization‑wide Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are set and reflect strategy as well as ensure projects are effectively prioritized, resourced, and managed.
• Engage with executives and cross‑functional leaders to strategize and drive ML hardware/system roadmap.

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