Senior Technical Program Manager, Search Ecosystem

Our team is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI at Google, and its role in the web ecosystem We work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Partnerships, Legal, and Research teams to build and operate this critical ecosystem. Our mission is to ensure sustainable access to valuable information, fostering a healthy content ecosystem while driving innovation.

This role involves close collaboration with a distributed engineering team (in Mountain View and Tokyo) and requires a strong ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across various organizations. You will be instrumental in launching and iterating on a zero-to-one product with significant impact on Google's AI capabilities and end user experiences.

As a Technical Program Manager on the Search Ecosystem team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and scaling this strategically important and innovative new project. You will be responsible for driving the end-to-end execution of complex program workstreams, from planning and development through launch and landing. You will manage the program's lifecycle, navigate ambiguity, and exercise independent judgment to ensure we meet ambitious goals.

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

• Lead, manage, and drive the execution of complex, cross-functional work streams, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones and objectives.
• Partner with engineering, product, partnerships, and research leads to define program strategy, scope, roadmaps, and success metrics.
• Drive program-level decision-making, unblock technical and operational challenges, and proactively manage risks and dependencies across multiple teams and organizations.
• Communicate program status, risks, strategies, and impact effectively to a wide range of audiences, from technical teams to executive leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of technical programs from initiation to launch, with a focus on data-driven products, content ecosystems, or emerging AI technologies.
• Experience with data analysis, metrics definition, and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for technical programs.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in media, publishing, or content ecosystems.