Program Manager II, Industrial Design, Platforms and Devices

Google organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful through AI, Software, and Hardware solutions.
$117,000 - $172,000
Hardware
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Program Manager II, Industrial Design, Platforms and Devices

Google's Devices & Services team is seeking a Design Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects in Industrial Design. This role involves coordinating with Industrial Designers, CMF Designers, UX Designers, Researchers, and Engineers to deliver innovative hardware solutions. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $117,000-$172,000 plus comprehensive benefits, bonus, and equity.

As a Design Program Manager, you'll be responsible for shepherding projects through the design process, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. You'll work closely with executives and team leads to plan requirements, define milestones, and manage resources effectively. The role requires strong experience in program management, particularly in industrial design and creative projects.

The position is part of Google's Devices & Services team, which combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. The team focuses on advancing form factors, improving interaction methods, and developing new technologies that make computing more accessible and powerful for users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of program management experience, with a background in managing industrial design or creative projects. Knowledge of user-centered design processes and experience with design tools and prototyping methods are highly valued. The role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects while contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible.

Google emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to build products that help create opportunities for everyone. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, equity packages, and opportunities for professional growth. This role provides a unique opportunity to impact the future of Google's hardware products while working with world-class teams in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Program Manager II, Industrial Design, Platforms and Devices

  • Collaborate and support design team leads in delivering trust-building, strategic counsel through all project interactions
  • Act as a bridge between the ID Team and CMF, UX, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
  • Identify team and project needs with regards to process, tools, documentation, asset management
  • Collaborate with ID team leadership in key project decision-making
  • Define and manage project schedules and budgets from inception to completion
  • Vendor liaison administration duties such as budget, SOW, PO management, and vendor enrollment

Requirements For Program Manager II, Industrial Design, Platforms and Devices

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience in program or project management
  • Experience managing industrial design, color/material/finish or creative projects
  • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects (preferred)
  • Experience working in consumer electronics (preferred)
  • Experience with design tools, software, and prototyping methods at varied fidelity (preferred)
  • Knowledge of user centered design processes and iterative development processes (preferred)

Benefits For Program Manager II, Industrial Design, Platforms and Devices

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Health Insurance
  • Professional Development

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