QualificationsCommunication skillsManagementProgram managementBachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeDoctoral degreeDoctor of Philosophy
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in program management.
5 years of people management experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical related field.
Experience managing engineering program managers or software engineers.
Experience hiring and leading teams, including distributed teams and vendors.
Ability to exercise technical judgment in solving software engineering challenges.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical global, cross-functional groups.
About the job
As a lead on our team, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead teams focused on complex, multi-disciplinary projects with Google-sized impact. In this role, your team will plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate clearly with project stakeholders. You’ll learn and grow alongside talented teammates who share your attention to detail and appetite for problem-solving. Platforms and Ecosystems is responsible for Google’s core products, platforms, and services Android, Google Play, Chrome browser and the web platform, Chrome OS, Google Photos, Wear OS.
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a team of Technical Program Managers.
Identify and solve cross-functional and inter-team challenges.
Manage multiple interdependent projects of moderate to high complexity and scope.
Use technical judgment to drive project delivery and technology reviews, challenge proposals, and build consensus.
Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent, on-time delivery of commitments and effective communication.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.