Technical Program Manager II, Global Network Solutions, Google Cloud
Overview:
In this role, you lead end-to-end delivery of physical fiber paths (including Leased Waves and Dark Fiber) that form Google's global layer-1 network. You manage delivery, testing, cross-connection, and disconnection of fiber assets and related infrastructure, and you track program data across internal systems. You act as the main vendor liaison, steering timelines, commitments, and blockers to ensure Network Asset Ready (NAR). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan requirements, assess risks, and communicate with executives about tradeoffs and progress. This is a hands-on TPM role shaping Google's network capacity and reliability. Compensation / Benefitsbonus targetequitybenefits
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery of Layer-1 fiber paths (Leased Waves, Dark Fiber)
- Oversee testing, cross-connections, and activation/deactivation of fiber assets
- Create, track, and update project data in internal systems/databases
- Perform fiber characterization and acceptance testing per Google standards
- Serve as primary POC for telecom vendors, coordinating timelines and escalations
- Negotiate commitments with vendors and resolve delivery blockers
- Coordinate with D2D and FCD teams to translate demand into feasible infrastructure plans
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field 2 years of experience in program management
- Experience in data center operations
- Experience in OSP network architecture
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Clear communication with stakeholders and executives
- Vendor negotiation and relationship management
- Program management
- Data center operationsOSP network architecture