Senior UX Program Manager, Google Home and Nest

Senior UX Program Manager, Google Home and Nest Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Experience Level: Mid Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of program management experience within design or UX organizations. Experience with UX related projects and UX design, user research, or user centered development tools and methodologies. Preferred qualifications Experience with the product development lifecycle. Experience analyzing data and leveraging insights to drive strategy. Experience managing risks (e.g., operational, product, team health). About the job At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." UX Programs & Operations drives projects by increasing communication, streamlining the UX design process, and fostering a culture of user‑centered development. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, to create industry‑leading products based on user insights. As a UX Program Manager, you will combine expert project management with a passion for user experience to improve the design of products used by billions. Your role is to plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, create actionable insights, and ensure deadlines are met. You will harmonize the work of various UX disciplines and cross‑functional partners to drive team objectives and create innovative experiences. The Google Home team focuses on hardware, software and services offerings for the home, ranging from thermostats to smart displays. The Home team researches, designs, and develops new technologies and hardware to make users’ homes more helpful. Our mission is the helpful home: to create a home that cares for the people inside it and the world around it. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $159,000 - $231,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Provide leadership and operational excellence across UX teams to deliver the highest level of trust‑building and strategic counsel through all project interactions, while building strong collaborative relationships with appropriate stakeholders across program work. Develop business cases and engagement with partners on continuous improvements and optimizations. Develop measurable, scalable, and repeatable processes/tools that drive seamless cross‑functional collaborations/handoffs. Run and implement analytical efforts for broader or cross‑functional projects, programs, and strategies. Contribute to the definition, integration and reporting of key UX metrics that drive a culture of user‑centered development based on program needs and stakeholder input. Manage large, complex programs while turning chaos into an efficient organization. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. 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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. 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. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google