Senior Technical Program Manager, Network Capacity Planning

Google is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join their Network Capacity Planning team within the Global Google Networking Technology organization. This role combines technical expertise with program management to scale Google's Production Network through cross-functional initiatives. The position requires a strong background in Software Engineering, Network Capacity Forecasting, and Planning.

The role involves managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion, working with various stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, and manage project schedules. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable explaining technical analyses to executives and discussing product development tradeoffs with engineers.

As part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and developing Google's data centers and next-generation platforms. The team takes pride in being the engineers' engineers, focusing on keeping networks running optimally to ensure the best user experience possible.

The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $168,000-$252,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google emphasizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace, seeking to create a sense of belonging throughout the company.

Key responsibilities include delivering cross-functional projects, developing roadmaps, driving technical decisions, and implementing process improvements. The role requires strong technical judgment, quantitative analysis skills, and the ability to translate findings into actionable plans.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of program management experience, strong technical background, and proven experience in capacity planning and data analytics. They should excel at managing without authority, challenging the status quo when necessary, and communicating effectively at all organizational levels.

This role represents an opportunity to impact Google's global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams. The position combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both understand complex technical systems and drive organizational change.