Google

Technical Program Manager II, Fiber Infrastructure, Cloud Networking

Google$138K — $197K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience in program management
  • Experience with vendor management
  • Experience with fiber network delivery and ISP/OSP construction
  • Preferred: 2 years managing cross-functional projects
  • Preferred: Telecommunications delivery and cloud network experience
  • Preferred: Deep understanding of fiber optics and dark fiber.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee fiber characterization and acceptance testing to meet Google standards
  • Create and manage project data across internal systems
  • Identify and resolve operational discrepancies
  • Act as primary operational link with telecommunication vendors and internal teams
  • Manage timelines and specifications for physical connectivity delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Parental leave and family support programs
  • Career development and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
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X The application window will be open until at least September 24, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in program management.
  • Experience with vendor management.
  • Experience working with metropolitan/long haul fiber network delivery and ISP/OSP construction.

Preferred qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  • Experience in telecommunications delivery and cloud network.
  • Experience with data center operations.
  • Deep understanding of fiber optics, leased wave deployments, and dark fiber.


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.

Within Google Global Infrastructure this team is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Google's global layer-1 physical network infrastructure, serving as the critical bridge between network planning/acquisition and capacity activation.

Secures and delivers the physical fiber and transport capacity required to grow and maintain Google's Network Backbone.

Manages the acquisition lifecycle, delivery, and disconnection of layer-1 assets, including leased waves, dark fiber, bulk fiber, and IP out-of-band circuits.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $138000 - $197000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Oversee and perform fiber characterization and acceptance testings to ensure fiber paths meet rigorous Google Acceptance Standards.
  • Create, track, and update project data across internal systems and databases.
  • Identify and investigate operational discrepancies and driving rectification efforts on a case-by-case basis.
  • Acts as the primary operational link with external telecommunication vendors and internal teams to ensure physical connectivity is delivered on time and within specifications.


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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Net Income
$40.2 billion
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1998
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$182.5 billion
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