Leadership Technical Program Manager II, Pixel Watch

1 Month ago • 8-13 Years • Product Management • $183,000 PA - $271,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Leadership Technical Program Manager II for the Pixel Watch, you'll lead a team of TPMs responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex software projects. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, UX, and other cross-functional teams to define strategy, drive execution, and ensure the successful launch and ongoing evolution of the Pixel Watch software experience. Responsibilities include implementing communication standards, establishing program review cadences, leading a governance structure for effective decision-making, identifying change management opportunities, and defining/managing a program portfolio targeting high business impact. A strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and leadership abilities are crucial for navigating complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality software on schedule.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in technical field or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years program management experience
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • Hardware/software development lifecycle expertise
  • Metric definition and executive presentation skills
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Technical understanding of embedded systems or mobile OS
Good to have:
  • 5+ years supervisory experience
  • Experience in highly dynamic environments
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in program management.
  • 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.
  • Experience in hardware and software development lifecycles, metric definition and executive presentation, and technical program management.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 8 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience partnering effectively on cross-functional projects or teams in a highly dynamic/fast-paced environment.
  • Technical understanding of embedded systems or mobile operating systems.

About the job

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.

Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage various Engineering-specific programs and teams.

As the Technical Program Manager (TPM) Manager for the Pixel Watch Device Software team, you will lead a team of talented TPMs responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects for the Pixel Watch. You will be a key leader within the Pixel Watch software organization, working closely with Engineering, Product Management, UX, and other cross-functional teams to define strategy, drive execution, and ensure the successful launch and ongoing evolution of the Pixel Watch software experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a high-performing TPM team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication. Your technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and leadership abilities will be critical in navigating complex technical challenges, managing dependencies, and delivering high-quality software on schedule.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Implement communications standards across a portfolio of programs including executive and key partner communications.  
  • Establish a reliable and visible cadence for program reviews, decision-making, prioritization, and Resource Stewardship (i.e., effective deployment of machine and people resources) whereby improvements such as efficiency and utilization gains are measurable and the impact can be felt organization wide. 
  • Lead a governance structure that drives effective executive decision-making. Ensure governance structure effectively exposes and mitigates dependencies. 
  • Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity and which affect multiple teams. Apply governance over change management to ensure it’s used effectively. 
  • Define/manage a program portfolio solving problems that target high business impact for the organization and product area.

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