Google

Staff Technical Program Manager, AI Innovation and Research

Google$192K — $278K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years in program management.
  • Knowledge of machine learning or artificial intelligence.
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in ambiguous environments.
  • Expertise in AI project lifecycle, LLMs, or agentic systems.
  • Ability to build relationships and align with executive leadership.
  • Capability to navigate technical challenges and adapt to evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex, multi-quarter AI/ML technical roadmaps from conception to launch.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product leads to set technical direction and communicate project status.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure projects remain on schedule across teams.
  • Foster relationships with global engineering managers and product teams for collaborative success.
  • Drive AI-first and collaborative improvements to enhance program management efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Access to professional development resources and training programs.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in program management.
  • Experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a Senior Technical Program Manager managing cross functional projects from conception to deployment in ambiguous environments.
  • Experience in machine learning and AI project lifecycle, with expertise in AI capabilities, LLMs, or agentic systems.
  • Experience collaborating with engineering, research, design, and product teams to drive concepts to launch and boost AI adoption and integration.
  • Ability to build relationships, ensure strategic alignment with executive leadership, and articulate goals and roadblocks to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated resilience in navigating technical challenges, mitigating risks, and adapting to continuously evolving requirements while ensuring smooth project execution.


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.

AI Innovation and Research (AIR) is focused on accelerating AI innovation and redefining how users interact with computing. We build the foundational technology that powers seamless, intelligent, and proactive user experiences across Platforms & Devices. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will join a dedicated organization of AI specialists acting as a catalyst for AI innovation, developing and launching cutting-edge AI experiences across priority initiatives while partnering closely with product teams across Platforms & Devices (including Android, Pixel, Google Play, and Chrome).

In this role, you will drive programs across key domains including gaming and health. This involves coordinating efforts to build multi-agent frameworks, 2D/3D generative asset pipelines, and engine-level reasoning to democratize interactive play. Additionally, you will guide the development of proactive assistant frameworks and sensor foundation models to power continuous ambient health technologies.

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

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Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end execution of complex, multi-quarter technical roadmaps for AI/ML features, defining project scope and high-impact deliverables that align with Platforms and Devices strategies from initial conception to launch.
  • Partner closely with Engineering and Product leads to shape technical direction, serving as a critical communication bridge to synthesize complex project progress, priorities, and challenges for leadership.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks to keep fast-moving projects on schedule, advocating for best practices in program execution and resource coordination across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Create strong, trusted relationships with global engineering managers, product teams, and research partners, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual accountability to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Advocate AI-first and agentic collaboration by continuously identifying improvement areas, driving and deploying solutions that boost velocity for both program management and the overall team.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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