Fiber and Capacity Delivery Lead, Global Network Solutions

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.

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to lead a team in our North America West region, responsible for delivering the critical infrastructure that powers Google's products and services. You will play a crucial role in expanding Google's network reach and capacity, enabling seamless connectivity for users and Cloud customers worldwide. You will work with technology and collaborate with industry-leading experts, driving innovation and shaping the future of Google's network infrastructure.

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

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/).

Minimum qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

- 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on infrastructure projects.

- 5 years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.

- Experience with fiber optic network design, deployment, and operations.

Preferred qualifications:

- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

- Experience working with global carriers and vendors in the telecommunications industry.

- Experience with network automation and orchestration technologies.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Develop and implement standardized processes, tools, and best practices for on-time fiber deployment.

- Identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize vendor performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on operational metrics and scoring, continuous improvement, and innovation.

- Oversee a portfolio of hyperscale fiber deployment programs, encompassing long-haul dark fiber, metro fiber, and leased capacity solutions across multiple regions and continents.

- Manage relationships with stakeholders, including network engineers, carriers, vendors, and internal Google teams.

- Cultivate a performing team environment, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.