Senior Technical Program Manager, Advanced Energy Technologies

Senior Technical Program Manager, Advanced Energy Technologies

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By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
New York, NY, USA;
Mountain View, CA, USA;
San Francisco, CA, USA
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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical, or other), Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 8 years of experience in technology assessment, Research and Development (R&D) management, or technical consulting within the energy sector.
• Experience performing technical due diligence for energy projects or venture capital/private equity investments.
• Experience with power systems and the technical requirements for integrating advanced energy technologies into the grid.

• PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific field.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in the development or deployment of "first-of-a-kind" (FOAK) energy technologies (e.g., advanced reactors, next-gen geothermal, or novel energy storage technologies).
• Experience with project finance technical requirements and working with Independent Engineers (IEs).
• Experience building cross-functional roadmaps that align technical capabilities with commercial and sustainability goals.
• Ability to translate technical data into insights for executive-level decision-making.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technology roadmaps for key sectors, including next-gen geothermal, advanced nuclear, and long-duration storage, to inform Google’s long-term energy procurement and investment strategies.
• Conduct evaluations of emerging technologies, assessing Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), performance claims, manufacturing scalability, and potential for cost reduction.
• Manage technical assessments of specific project opportunities, evaluating engineering designs, technical milestones, project delivery plans, and execution risks.
• Partner closely with the commercial team to provide the technical foundation for agreements, ensuring that partnership structures and performance guarantees are technically sound.
• Monitor the global emerging energy technology landscape and maintain relationships with the startups ecosystem, national labs, and academic institutions to ensure Google remains at the forefront of energy innovation.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $192,000-$278,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. 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.

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English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise.