Technical Program Manager III, OSP Fiber Construction, Google Cloud
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Telecoms Engineering
Overview
Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while addressing the engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders.
You are comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives and discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers. Using your technical and leadership expertise, you run engineering-focused projects that are well-defined under supervision.
The Global Network Solutions team plans, acquires and delivers the network infrastructure assets that connect Google's Data Centers to users and Cloud customers throughout the world. Google s global network enables the reliable transfer of data across metros, countries, continents and oceans. Nestled within Global Network Solutions, the Fiber Asset and Delivery Team oversees the delivery lifecycle of fiber assets acquired from carrier infrastructure providers, ensuring the delivery of Google's products and services.
Responsibilities- Manage the design, planning and field construction of telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., fiber optic networks) to ensure requirements-compliant completion.
- Build relationships with communities and contractor partners to facilitate the Outside Plant (OSP) construction and installation of the network within a specific market.
- Assist upstream planning and acquisition teams in developing infrastructure requirements, priorities and delivery date expectations.
- Oversee the program to manage vendor handover documentation (e.g., Letter Of Authority (LOA), Customer Facility Assignment (CFA), Design Layout Record (DLR) completion notification, test results and technical drawings) while working with vendors and Google staff to coordinate and facilitate record keeping and communication.
- Liaise with city officials, utilities and community members to manage permits, secure rights of way and ensure compliance with regulations.
Required:
- Bachelor s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- Experience in the Fiber or Telecommunications industry.
- Experience using KMZ files.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience with construction engineering, fiber optic installation, fiber splicing, rights of way (ROWs), easements or permitting with local jurisdictions.
- Experience analyzing fiber characterization results, such as OTDR and Power Meter data.
- Experience using Google Earth, Visio or Lucid Charts.
- Experience managing projects or programs with multiple OSP worksites and concurrent goals.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and factors including skills, experience, and education or training. Recruiters can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Compensation details listed reflect base salary and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
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