Technical Program Manager, GPS Tech Team

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of large, ambiguous technical programs from concept to global rollout. Define long-term vision, strategy, and OKRs, ensuring all initiatives align with broader organizational goals and mission-critical objectives.Foster consensus across engineering, product management, and UX teams. Expertly influence without authority to resolve resource gaps, navigate conflicting priorities, and bridge team boundaries for seamless execution.Participate in architectural reviews and design discussions. Provide high-level technical judgment on critical trade-offs.Identify and mitigate complex technical risks and dependencies. Develop robust contingency plans for critical-path items to ensure the on-time delivery of high-impact features.Establish governance structures and communication cadences for executive leadership visibility. Implement an AI-first approach by utilizing AI automation.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management.5 years of experience in cloud security, application security, security engineering, computer and network security, or security protocols.2 years of experience in technical program management.Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.Preferred qualifications:5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.Experience communicating technical concepts and project status to both executive leadership and engineering teams.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. As a Technical Program Manager supporting Google Public Sector (GPS) Technology, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-assurance programs across sovereign cloud and AI workstreams. You will partner directly with Tech Leads to steer architectural trade-offs, streamline multi-party dependencies, and establish AI-driven operational governance in cleared, mission-critical environments. This role requires technical judgment, executive communication skills, and an active or acquirable Top Secret security clearance to turn ambiguous technical initiatives into reliable, large-scale reality.Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management.5 years of experience in cloud security, application security, security engineering, computer and network security, or security protocols.2 years of experience in technical program management.Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.