Technical Program Manager, Google Play, Games

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Description For Technical Program Manager, Google Play, Games

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager for their Google Play Games team to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. This role involves directing engineering projects using technical expertise, planning requirements with internal customers, and managing projects through their entire lifecycle. The position is part of the Platforms and Ecosystems product area, which focuses on Google's computing software platforms across various environments. The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners. They will need to be equally comfortable explaining team analyses to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs with engineers. Google emphasizes building products that create opportunities for everyone and maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role requires managing cross-functional engineering organizations, driving roadmap planning, and building relationships across organizational boundaries. The position offers the opportunity to impact Google's platforms that serve enterprises and end users worldwide, from apps to TVs, and laptops to phones.

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Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager, Google Play, Games

  • Partner with Engineers and Project Manager Directors and Tech Lead/Managers (TLMs) to accelerate organization execution
  • Manage the organization portfolio planning and prioritization
  • Partner with Engineering and Product management teams, drive Roadmap planning, milestones, and software schedules
  • Propose, present, and iterate on proposals with Cross site, Cross Product Area (PA), executive audiences
  • Design processes and introduce governance to reduce complexity and improve communication
  • Build relationships across functional, organizational and product area boundaries

Requirements For Technical Program Manager, Google Play, Games

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in program management
  • Master's degree, PhD, in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Software Infrastructure Engineering or Cloud (preferred)
  • Experience managing cross-functional engineering organization with stakeholders and partners
  • Experience in product release
  • Excellent investigative, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills
  • Excellent program management skills

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