FAQs
What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?
The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, 5 years of experience in program management, and 2 years of experience in vendor management and risk management compliance.
What are the preferred qualifications for this role?
Preferred qualifications include 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects, experience with various carrier, cloud, colocation products and services, knowledge of software engineering practices and languages (including SQL and JavaScript), knowledge of physical and cyber security measures for telecommunications, and knowledge of undersea cables, cable stations, and infrastructure investments.
What responsibilities will I have as a Technical Program Manager?
As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead and manage projects of varying complexity, collaborate with project managers on compliance documentation, develop and manage compliance oversight policies, collect and organize data for compliance requirements, and provide use cases and requirements documents for software development or implementation.
Is experience with undersea cables and related infrastructure necessary for this role?
Yes, knowledge of undersea cables, cable stations, and infrastructure investments is one of the preferred qualifications for this position.
What type of projects will I be managing?
You will be managing several projects that vary in complexity and scope, specifically related to cloud networking and submarine cable compliance.
What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?
Google is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world and strives to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company as part of its efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Will I be required to communicate with executives and engineers?
Yes, you will need to be comfortable explaining analyses and recommendations to executives as well as discussing technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
Is there an opportunity for career growth in this position?
Yes, Google aims to create an environment where employees can stay and grow throughout their careers.
What compliance-related tasks will I be responsible for?
You will be responsible for managing third-party compliance oversight, responding to incidents of non-compliance, and collecting and organizing data in anticipation of compliance obligation requirements.
Does Google support equal employment opportunity?
Yes, Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various characteristics such as race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, and others.