About the position
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. The Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) team plans, acquires, builds, and operates the network infrastructure from Google's Data Centers to Internet Service Providers in the world. The Networking Supply Chain and Commercial Operations (NOSCO) team's mission is to execute the supply chain and commercial operations needed to support customers. NOSCO focuses on delivering performance that supports network reliability, predictable capacity delivery, and cost efficiencies, which are all key priorities for Google's network.
Responsibilities
- Manage material transition planning for hardware/optics/consumables without supply gaps or excess, and obsolete inventory.
- Manage parts catalog data accuracy and mitigate SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) proliferation.
- Qualify and onboard vendors to improve supply resiliency and drive down costs.
- Work globally with cross-functional teams within and outside Global Network Infrastructure and Energy (GIE) to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvement through processes and tools/technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in program or project management.
- Experience with product lifecycle management or NPI.
- Experience with supply chain management.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or Master's degree in supply chain management or related quantitative discipline.
- 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience with network infrastructure for data centers.
- Experience with analytics and dashboards.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Health benefits
