Leadership Technical Program Manager, Planning Operations

Google LLC

Thornton, CO

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Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Automation, Budgeting, Career Counseling, Cataloguing, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Engineering, Engineering Management, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Government, Genetics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Government, Health Science, Healthcare, Internet Service Providers, Inventory Management, Leadership, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Operational Audit, Operational Measurement, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Research, Optical Engineering, Optical Networking, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Program Planning, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Risk Analysis, Sales, Salesforce.com, Schedule Development, Security Architecture, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Traceability, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
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Thornton, CO
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30+ days ago

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XThe application window will be open until at least May 21, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Thornton, CO, USA; Addison, TX, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor"s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience managing network projects.
  • Experience in an Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) network, specifically terrestrial fiber routes and cable vault infrastructure.
  • Experience managing a team, focusing on operational delivery and career coaching.
  • Experience managing fiber optic network inventory data and ensuring data integrity.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
  • Experience in fiber splicing and optical power budget calculation.
  • Experience with design automation and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
  • Excellent problem-solving ability, data analysis, and advanced data handling skills.

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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 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.

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 the Planning Operations team, resolving high-level long-haul optical plans into detailed proposed designs with continuity and inventory alignment.
  • Manage inventory gaps by allocating consumption to Salesforce opportunities or triggering new acquisitions. Coach and develop the team for career growth and impactful work.
  • Oversee asset modeling, inventory intake, and geospatial cataloging of new terrestrial fiber and rack/space/power assets.
  • Monitor supply-to-demand matching to ensure published plans have clear traceability to inventory. Maintain data integrity standards and lead operational quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
  • Serve as the primary interface for design clarifications, inventory resolution, and iterations. Apply operational science to measure health meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and ensure first-pass design criteria.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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