Technical Program Manager, Public Sector

Technical Program Manager, Public Sector Google - 4.3 Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $163,000 - $237,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Program management

Full Job Description Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in program management. 2 years of experience in technical program management.

Preferred qualifications:

5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Experience managing the full lifecycle of complex technical programs (e.g., ideation to launch). Experience communicating technical concepts and project status to both executive leadership and engineering teams. About the job A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. As a technical core of Google Public Sector (GPS), you will drive government transformation. You will bridge the gap between product engineering and mission execution, crafting scalable, custom solutions that embed Google's AI and security infrastructure. Your work ensures deployment and direct alignment with the most demanding customer requirements. Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Drive the lifecycle of large, ambiguous technical programs from concept to global rollout. Define long-term goal, strategy, and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring all initiatives align with broader organizational goals and objectives. Foster consensus across engineering, product management, and UX teams. Influence without authority to resolve resource gaps, navigate conflicting priorities, and bridge team boundaries for seamless execution. Participate in architectural reviews and design discussions. Provide high-level technical judgment on critical trade-offs, such as scalability versus velocity, to ensure long-term system health and performance. Identify and mitigate complex technical risks and dependencies. Develop contingency plans for critical-path items to ensure the on-time delivery of high-impact features. Establish governance structures and communication cadences using an AI-first approach. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.