Technical Program Manager Lead, Network Delivery Implementation

Technical Program Manager Lead, Network Delivery Implementation

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X The application window will be open until at least November 11, 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: Addison, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA .

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in program management.
  
• 8 years of experience in infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with direct reports.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in telecommunications or Hyperscale Infrastructure, with 5 years in experience in engineering leadership.
• Extensive experience with large-scale data center operations and network build-outs.
• Deep understanding of networking technologies: IP/MPLS, optical transport, data center networking, wireless technologies, and large-scale network architectures.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed technical teams and experience in a continuous improvement leadership role, ideally with a focus on lean methodologies.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills. Ability to translate broad business objectives and technical challenges into action.

About the job

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.
Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Manager to lead our Network Delivery Implementation (NDI) organization as a Technical Lead. This pivotal leadership role is instrumental in driving the successful and scalable deployment of Google’s large-scale networking solutions within their assigned region in North America.

This leader will be responsible for establishing and executing a goal for continuous improvement, meticulously driving processes and performance to achieve dynamic metrics across interval, quality, and cost. A paramount focus will be on cultivating a strong culture of operational safety, viewed through the lens of our customers.

In this role, you will possess a deep understanding of the large-scale networking landscape, coupled with a track record of driving business process innovation that accelerates network delivery at scale. Experience working within complex data center environments and a strong background in network technologies are essential.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Lead a team of Network Implementation Engineers responsible for network build, operations, and maintenance across metros and data centers, ensuring seamless project execution and resource optimization.
• Lead the team in identifying, defining, and managing interdependencies across drive projects.
• Oversee and direct the handling of complex change request escalations. Provide expert technical leadership and guidance to your team, leveraging a deep understanding of network architecture.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of network implementation engineers. Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and accountability. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within NDI processes. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction in network delivery.

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.

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