Technical Program Manager, XR Glasses

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with technical program management.
• 8 years of experience managing projects.
• Experience delivering software and hardware projects.

• Experience working in the AR/VR/XR industry.
• Experience driving and influencing large teams, including executives.
• Knowledge in AI and software.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, establish structure, and lead programs.
• Ability to program manage effectively with communication and collaboration skills.

In this role, you will direct the software for a strategic program to deliver a first‑party product, XR Glasses for XR and DSPG. You will ensure cross‑team alignment on goals, priorities, roadmap, and schedules while effectively communicating the status and health of releases to all stakeholders. You will identify and resolve gaps in current processes and tools to ensure successful delivery, as well as identify methods that contribute to operational scalability for the internal team.

You will be responsible for delivering large‑scale software and hardware projects to navigate the complexities of XR product development and ensure high‑quality releases.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192,000 - $279,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits.

• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic XR programs from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with the overall product idea and business objectives.
• Drive program schedules, identify risks, manage dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, build alliances, and advocate for program needs across different organizations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, UX Design, Research, and Operations to deliver high‑quality XR products and services.
• Lead triage with tech leads on incoming challenges for focus areas.

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