Technical Program Manager Lead, Search AI Growth

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in program management. Experience working with machine learning technologies and technical programs. Preferred Qualifications 10 years of experience in program management, including 5 years of experience in the technical space. Understanding of GenAI prompting and experience making data‑driven decisions to enable quality hillclimbs. Strong strategic judgment, with the ability to translate ambiguous goals into clear, actionable, and measurable objectives. 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. As a Search AI Growth Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will lead key investments around accelerating user growth in global search visits. You will have deep involvement and leadership in visioning, planning, and execution of critical growth programs and lead a team of cross‑Search Technical Program Managers responsible for the various Growth workstreams. The role will act as the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, and UX teams, blending technical depth and organizational leadership to deliver an exceptional search experience for billions of users. In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $192,000-$278,000 + bonus + equity + 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 Establish a reliable and visible cadence for program reviews, decision‑making, prioritization, and resource stewardship (effective deployment of machine and people resources) whereby improvements such as efficiency and utilization gains are measurable and the impact can be felt organization wide. Lead a governance structure that drives effective executive decision‑making. Ensure the governance structure effectively exposes and mitigates dependencies. Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity and which affect multiple teams. Develop strong relationships across cross‑organization and cross‑functional stakeholders (including Director) to advocate program needs and navigate strategic pivots. Leverage AI tools to solve program problems and improve team efficiency and efficacy. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google