Technical Program Manager III, Network Architecture, 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.

We connect the world to Google all its services and applications including Google Cloud Platforms (GCP), Search and YouTube.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + 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 the strategic planning and execution of a complex program portfolio (e.g., Core architecture, New Product Introductions (NPIs), transforming vague or ambiguous projects into clear goals and executable milestones.
• Define program success criteria and establish measurable milestones. Analyze and optimize metrics to drive measurable improvements in execution velocity, quality, and efficiency across the organization.
• Leverage technical expertise to guide technology reviews, evaluate technical proposals, and drive consensus on architectural trade-offs.
• Act as a central catalyst for alignment among engineering, and other stakeholders, ensuring long-term strategy and short-term plans are synchronized across organizational silos.
• Provide a strong focus on quantitative analysis, translating complex data findings into actionable plans and strategic recommendations for engineering leadership.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience with Network Architecture.
• Experience with agile project management.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with dataplane, control plane, management plane and software defined networking.