Technical Program Manager II, Network Deployment Optimization, Cloud Networking

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.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 + 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

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand or identify defined work issues and program goals, obtain prioritized deliverables, and discuss program impact.
  
• Prioritize program goals, understand and translate other stakeholders’ needs into program goals and prioritized deliverables with minimal assistance, and contribute to decisions on prioritizing goals and deliverables.
  
• Define the scope of projects and develop, execute or manage project plans for supported programs.
  
• Review key metrics pertaining to a program, monitor potential metric deviations, and define corrective actions for critical deviations.
  
• Identify, communicate, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders within one or more teams to drive impact and work toward mutual goals.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience with data center or networking deployments.
• Experience working with data analytics tools and reporting platforms.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Familiarity with network planning and engineering, including data center network engineering in complex environments.

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; Columbus, OH, USA.

The application window will be open until at least May 26, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.