Technical Program Manager III, Content Ecosystem, Search

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience partnering with engineering to launch software products.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on platform readiness and support.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience managing programs involving distributed engineering teams.
• Experience leading the full lifecycle of technical programs from initiation to launch within an organization.
• Experience in media, publishing, or content ecosystems.
• Experience with Google's product ecosystem, including Search, AI/ML products, and Google DeepMind.
• Knowledge of the evolving landscape of AI, data acquisition, and economic models related to content.

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 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 Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + 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

• Lead, manage, and drive the execution of cross-functional work streams, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones and objectives while continuously implementing process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Partnerships leads to define program strategy, scope, roadmaps, and success metrics.
• Drive program-level decision-making, unblock technical and operational challenges, and manage risks and dependencies across multiple teams and organizations.
  
• Oversee launch readiness, including coordinating user testing, ensuring operational stability, and managing legal/regulatory risk assessments.
• Support collaborative relationships and drive alignment between stakeholders, including senior leadership, Engineering, Legal, Policy, and Partnerships.