Program Manager III, Operations, Google Play

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Google Play is at the heart of the Android ecosystem, providing the apps, games, and digital content that bring Android devices to life. The Play store serves more than 2.5B users across over 190 countries, and is a critical driver of Google’s overall business growth. Googlers working on the Play Go-To-Market (GTM) teams own content strategy and publishing within the Play Store across all regions and verticals (Apps, Games, and more).

Google Play offers music, movies, books, apps and games for devices, powered by the cloud. It syncs across devices and on the web. As part of the Android and Mobile team, Googlers working on Google Play do everything from engineering our backend systems, to shaping product strategy, to forming great content partnerships. They make it possible for people to do things like buy an ebook or song on their Android phone, then have it instantly available on their laptop. The Google Play team enhances the Android ecosystem by giving developers and partners a premium store where they can reach millions of users.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing and delivering on a large portfolio of projects in various strategic areas for Play including (but not limited to) games and apps GTM, loyalty programs and new Play transformation or expansion programs.
• Be responsible for the cross-functional coordination of GTM workstreams such as CRM strategy, branding, digital channel activation and amplification plans, Marketing / PR plan, tooling, partnerships, etc.
• Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders and partners to influence across boundaries leveraging solid thought leadership.
• Identify and address opportunities to scale tooling/processes and optimize for efficiency across the organization. Drive recommendations through to implementation and results.
• Lead effective meetings and communications to drive focused decision-making across global audiences ranging from steering committees to working groups.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience creating go-to-market strategies.
• Experience working with product marketing teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  
• Experience working with various digital marketing channels in an e-commerce, gaming, or digital content business.
• Experience working with a product/engineering team to launch new products, features or consumer programs for global companies.
• Previous business planning or chief of staff responsibilities (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), budget, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), etc.).
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.