Program Manager III, Product Lifecycle Management, 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 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.

The Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) team plans, acquires, builds, and operates the network infrastructure from Google’s Data Centers to Internet Service Providers in the world.

The Networking Supply Chain and Commercial Operations (NOSCO) team’s mission is to execute the supply chain and commercial operations needed to support customers. NOSCO focuses on delivering performance that supports network reliability, predictable capacity delivery, and cost efficiencies, which are all key priorities for Google’s network.

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: $159000 - $231000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Manage material transition planning for hardware/optics/consumables without supply gaps or excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Manage parts catalog data accuracy and mitigate SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) proliferation.
• Qualify and onboard vendors to improve supply resiliency and drive down costs.
• Work globally with cross-functional teams within and outside Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement through processes and tools/technology.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with supply chain product lifecycle management or NPI.
• Experience with bill of materials and configuration management.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in supply chain management or a related quantitative field.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with analytics and dashboards.
• Experience with end to end supply chain operations.
• Experience with network infrastructure for data centers.

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