Technical Program Manager , Network Deployment Optimization, Cloud Networking

The application window will be open until at least February 23rd, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

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By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Addison, TX, USA;
Thornton, CO, USA
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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with data center or networking deployments.
• Experience working with data analytics tools and reporting platforms.

• Experience in vendor management.
• Experience with network planning and engineering, including data center network engineering in complex environments.

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.

Data Center Networks is a team of Technical Program Managers (TPgMs) and Network Implementation Engineers responsible for the delivery of data center networks in Google owned and third-party data centers.

In this role, you will manage networking projects from brand-new data center builds to expansions, NPI pilots, and even decommissioning old infrastructure. This includes overseeing the physical infrastructure deployments and proactively managing risks to keep projects on track. In parallel, you will coordinate across software teams to deploy and install the network elements into production. You will work to improve the delivery processes and efficiency, ensuring Google can deliver faster and more effectively.

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 $113,000-$161,000 + 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.

• Design and deliver optimized program communication plans including executive and key partner communications.
• Determine phasing and metrics associated with the program lifecycle to drive continuous improvement; this includes Resource Stewardship (the effective deployment of machine and human resources) across near- and long-term objectives.
• Determine and collect data required to govern programs and effectively drive stakeholder decision-making.
• Anticipate change management requirements for program stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions.
• Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders, and manage the expectations of executive cross-functional leads, ensuring they have the insights they need to make effective decisions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.

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