About the job
A problem is only truly solved when no one is left struggling with it. That's why Google employees build products that create opportunities for everyone, whether they live locally or on the other side of the globe. In the role of Program Manager at Google, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to anticipate requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Often these projects will span multiple offices, time zones and hemispheres. Your job is to coordinate stakeholders and keep them informed of progress and deadlines.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally useful and accessible. Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google's AI, Software and Hardware to deliver helpful experiences across every aspect of users' lives. We research, design and develop new technologies and hardware so users can interact with computing technology in faster, more powerful and more seamless ways. Whether it's finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, improving the form factor or enhancing the way people interact, the Devices and Services team is committed to making people's lives better through technology.Responsibilities
- Ensure materials are consistently ready for mass production runs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for materials with Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) or Contract Manufacturers (CM) and various teams across Google to bring products into production and launch.
- Identify supply chain risks and mitigation steps to ensure materials are ready when products enter mass production (sustaining phase) and through End of Life (EOL).
- Provide status updates, assess risks and impacts to drive positive change. Drive initiatives and process improvements to support the team. Represent the materials organization in internal program meetings.
- Maintain budget records and provide high-quality customer service to internal customers. Manage and evaluate supplier/CM performance, propose potential partners, support cost reduction programs.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in program or project management.
- 2 years of experience in materials management and procurement.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in cross-functional or cross-departmental project management.
- 3 years of experience managing Contract Manufacturers (CM).
- 3 years of experience operating software applications, including experience with Enterprise Resource Planning.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
