Program Manager III, NPI Operations, Platforms and Devices

Program Manager III, NPI Operations, Platforms and Devices corporate_fare Google place Mountain View, CA, USA Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management. Experience in NPI operations management. Experience in the manufacturing supply chain. Preferred qualifications Master's degree or MBA in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Operations Engineering or other relevant fields. Experience with AR glasses. Ability to travel 25% of the time internationally as needed. 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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It’s your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. As a NPI Operations Program Manager, you will be the primary operations/supply chain interface to the development team and operations functions with the responsibility for driving operations and new product development as well as supporting those products through the production ramp. You are well versed in the Contract Manufacturer (CM)/Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) manufacturing environments and will lead a team of professionals to ensure products are designed and built to Google standards. This role is highly cross‑functional and requires interaction with teams spanning across a variety of functions giving you exposure to the new product introduction process. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first‑party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user’s interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $159,000–$231,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. The 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 Manage a new product ramp, from initial design validation to mass production phase. Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and contract manufacturers, focusing on overall capacity planning, manufacturing process scalability and bring‑up plan that includes factory space, labor hiring, training and production lines qualifications. Support critical mechanical tooling fixture validation builds when design is mature, from the last phase of design development through initial mass production. Drive cross‑functional teams to optimize supply chain, while providing strategic plans to balance risks, changes in schedule or demand. Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (i.e. tech assessment, new tech application, cost variance, supply chain review etc), and manage equipment budget at the factory and provide support for products in a sustaining environment. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.