Program Manager III, NPI Operations, Platforms and Devices

10 Hours ago • 5-15 Years • Operations • Manufacturing • $147,000 PA - $216,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Program Manager III, NPI Operations, Platforms and Devices at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects for new hardware products. You'll be the primary manufacturing interface, working with engineering and product teams to drive development builds and support ongoing product changes. Responsibilities include driving ramp readiness, leading operations teams, influencing product design for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness, managing communications, escalating issues to executive teams, and overseeing risk mitigation. The role requires experience in all phases of new product introduction (NPI), hardware operations lifecycle (JDM, CM, OEM), and managing cross-functional projects.
Must have:
  • 5+ years program/project management experience
  • Experience across all phases of NPI
  • Hardware operations lifecycle (JDM, CM, OEM) experience
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
Good to have:
  • MBA or Master's degree in relevant field
  • 5+ years in NPI/supply chain/manufacturing/operations
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in program or project management.
  • Experience across all phases of new product introduction.
  • Experience in the hardware operations life-cycle (e.g., joint development (JDM), custom manufacturing (CM), original equipment manufacturing (OEM)).

Preferred qualifications:

  • MBA or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Operations Engineering or other relevant field.
  • 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  • 5 years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields: new product introduction/supply chain, management/manufacturing, operations/development or operations engineering.

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 Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

As Program Manager for New Product Operations, you will be the primary manufacturing interface for a new hardware product. You will work with Google’s engineering and product teams to drive new product development builds and support ongoing changes to existing products. You will lead a team to ensure products are designed and built to Google’s standards of functionality and quality. The New Product Introduction (NPI) team also defines pricing and sourcing strategy for new products.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + 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

  • Drive overall ramp readiness with engineering, operations, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams.
  • Lead an operations team in planning and executing development builds and new product ramps.
  • Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of high quality, low cost, and maximum flexibility.
  • Manage all operations-related communications throughout the organization.
  • Escalate key issues and present options for resolution to the cross-functional executive teams, and oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies.

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