Technical Program Manager, Field Quality and Reliability
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in site-level data center or mission critical installation management.
- 5 years of experience working with Process Improvement and Quality Assurance teams.
- 2 years of experience in program or technical project management.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Certification in Six Sigma Blackbelt, Auditor Certifications, American Society for Quality Certification (CSQP, CQE, CQM, CRE, or CQA) or equivalent certification/experience.
- Experience with using Google Workspace, BigQuery, software tools and applications.
- Ability to scope projects and initiatives.
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.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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
- Act as the primary point of contact for significant field issues, coordinating with on-site project managers and construction teams to gather initial data and assess impact.
- Drive continuous improvement by leading Postmortem and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring close-loop learning across teams are implemented to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and standardize processes that reduce friction in the project lifecycle, supporting efficient global scaling.
- Train and guide project teams on new products, best practices, and lessons learned to ensure successful execution.
- Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing ongoing support and clarification to project teams to help them navigate tests and successfully adopt new standards.
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