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Google · 4 hours ago

Lead Technical Program Manager, Longhaul Planning, Network

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$227K/yr - $320K/yr

10+ years exp

Google is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to oversee complex engineering projects within their Global Network Acquisitions team. The role involves managing project lifecycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing network infrastructure for scalability and reliability.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a team of TPMs and Program Managers (PgMs) in hyperscale network planning, collaborating cross-functionally with regional teams to strategically plan and publish optimal infrastructure assets to scale Google's network long-term

Deliver network infrastructure plans for North and South America, meeting committed timelines and maintaining operational health

Explain team analyses and recommendations to Google executives as you are discussing technical and financial trade-offs with engineers

Plan requirements with internal customers, analyze demand and fit-check network models, then usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes demand analysis, fiber asset inventory allocation, instantiating plans in tools and systems, creating technical project requirements and network design schematics, managing project schedules, and clearly communicating project risks to key stakeholders

Qualification

Program managementDark fiber WAN networkingData center WAN networkingCross-functional project managementLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience

10 years of experience in program management

7 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports

Experience with dark fiber WAN networking infrastructure

Experience with data center WAN networking and capacity planning

Preferred

10 years of experience managing cross-functional/team projects

Experience managing a team of direct reports

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8763)

2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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