Technical Program Manager II, Hardware NPI, Google Cloud

Technical Program ManagerA 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.This team is responsible for influencing network design teams to standardize and optimize networking rack assembly elevations and designs for manufacturing and deployment at scale. In this role, you will encode these designs into internal rack configuration systems, as well as Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. You will create and manage changes to multi-level design and manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs), as well as Configure-to-Order (CTO) rulesets for networking devices and rack assemblies. Additionally, you will manage deployment CTO sales orders. All of these processes are critical to supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) launch of new networking technologies into the field.Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $138000 - $197000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.The application window will be open until at least October 26, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.2 years of experience in program management.Experience with new product development phases including forecasting, production ramp, spares support, end-of-life, and decommissioning.Experience working with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnering with design engineering, supply chain or manufacturing.Preferred Qualifications:2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.Experience working in a technological field with rapid rates of technology change.Experience with network planning and engineering, including data center network engineering in complex environments.Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and customer bases.ResponsibilitiesReview and approve product design changes and determine the disposition plan and the level of impact to NPIs being worked on, and implement the changes into the ordering BOMs/rulesets and open business orders without disrupting projects.Drive solutions as needed to avoid manual parameters in the rulesets to avoid any manual ordering in production.Identify and create requests for new software features needed from in-house ordering tools to support the NPIs.Identify gaps and create and update process documentation as needed to improve efficiency of the team.Create each BOM in Agile PLM system and process and release and maintain them, per standards, via MCOs/ECOs.