Fiber Capacity Delivery Lead West, Global Network Solutions

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.

The Fiber and Capacity Delivery team is part of Global Network Solutions (GNS). Our mission is to deliver the long-haul and metro outside-plant (OSP) fiber infrastructure assets that connect Google's data centers to users and Cloud customers worldwide, ensuring seamless and reliable data transfer across vast distances.

In this role, you will lead a team for our West region, responsible for delivering the critical infrastructure that powers Google's products and services. You will play a crucial role in expanding Google's network reach and capacity, enabling seamless connectivity for users and Cloud customers worldwide. You will work with technology and collaborate with industry-leading experts, driving innovation and shaping the future of Google's network infrastructure.

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 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of Technical Program Managers (TPMs) specialized in delivery of dark fiber and leased capacity from third-party network providers.
• Develop and implement standardized processes, tools, and best practices for efficient, scalable, and on-time fiber deployment worldwide.
  
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, hyperscale fiber deployment programs, encompassing long-haul dark fiber, metro fiber, and leased capacity solutions.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including network engineers, carriers, vendors, and internal Google teams.
• Cultivate a high-performing and team environment, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in program management.
  
• 5 years of experience in leadership role with direct reports.
• Experience with fiber optic network design, deployment, and operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience working with global carriers and vendors in the telecommunications industry.
• Experience with network automation and orchestration technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

The application window will be open until at least June 22, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.