Program Manager III, Cross-Google Engineering, Core

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience designing and executing community-building programs for a technical audience.
• Experience managing the full life cycle of large-scale and dynamic events (e.g., summits, forums or conferences).
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience working and communicating with executive technical leaders.
• Experience in writing executive-level communications, presentations, and newsletters.
• Ability to work with, influence, and build trusting relationships with executive stakeholders across different organizations.
  
  

About The Job

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 Office of Cross-Google Engineering (xGE) is dedicated to overseeing Google's cross-company engineering investments, making sound Google-wide technical decisions, and driving execution on the most important technical initiatives. xGE’s mission is to manage the evolution of Google’s infrastructure stack for the next 20 years.

We are seeking a passionate and data-centric Program Manager to join the xGE Strategy and Operations team. This role is pivotal in building and fostering Google's senior technical community by leading some of our most critical recognition programs and events. You will be responsible for managing the life-cycle of programs such as the Google Tech Impact Awards (GTIA) and running cross-Google events like the Senior IC Forum and Senior IC Summits.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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

• Partner with Cross-Google Engineering (xGE) leadership and cross-functional teams (including People Partners, EngEdu, and senior technical leaders) to define, land, and execute programs for Google's engineering community.
• Manage the full lifecycle of key engineering programs, including the Google Tech Impact Awards, Senior IC Forums, and Senior IC Summits, from planning and execution to impact measurement.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans, including program launch announcements, newsletters, and status updates, to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Build and monitor program Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in alignment with xGE objectives, and create dashboards to track progress and report on the impact of our initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, communicating progress and managing expectations with executive leaders across Google with minimal guidance.
  
  
  

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