New Product Introduction Supply Chain Business Lead, Cloud

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
  
• 8 years of experience in project management, specifically launching new hardware products in electronics manufacturing (Printed Circuit Board Assembly, servers, racks.).
• 8 years of leadership experience in material supply chain management and processes.

Preferred qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Engineering or MBA, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
  
• Experience with L6, L10, and L11 manufacturing.
• Experience in leadership with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in planning, manufacturing operations, logistics, and supply chain design.
• Knowledge of hardware Bill of Materials (BOMs), assembly and test processes, and project requirements.

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 Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us - and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

As a Program Manager, you will focus on improving processes for new product launches, specifically for hardware. You will need to be an expert in hardware supply chains, with experience in developing and scaling new processes with manufacturers. You will also need an understanding of the tools and techniques used to manufacture infrastructure and server products. Subject matter expert in hardware manufacturing operations to revolutionize Google Cloud's New Product Introduction (NPI) processes. You will be the driving behind initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to optimize operational excellence, accelerate time-to-market, enhance cost-effectiveness, and bolster product resilience.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$248,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

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  Collaborate with hardware teams to streamline and optimize existing New Product Introduction processes across Google's Cloud Supply Chain, ensuring smooth and efficient product launches.
• Guide program teams, define objectives, and facilitate collaborative sessions to achieve tangible improvements in NPI operations and supply chain management.
• Define and advocategoals across multiple teams, navigating ambiguity and complexity to deliver results.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and systems, enhancing risk management, resilience, and cost-effectiveness across the NPI portfolio. This includes collaborating with supply chain and engineering teams to adapt to evolving manufacturing needs and industry standards.