Program Manager III, NPI, Cloud Supply Chain

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience managing programs and processes across distributed systems.
• Experience with server, rack, or advanced electronics manufacturing.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with leading or collaborating with strong influence for product launch and process optimization.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of an organization and experience leading cross functional process improvements, using strong problem-solving and communication/facilitation skills.

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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + 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 material and supply chain readiness for all NPI builds from concept phase to production handoff, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful handoff.
• Identify, communicate and manage supply chain risks and mitigation plans to ensure materials readiness for NPI builds as well as supply continuity into production.
• Be the primary materials liaison with Original Design Manufacturer (ODM)/Contract Manufacturer (CM)/Suppliers, manage spend against project budgets, and manage large production risk buys and strategic buffers.
• Develop and document global supply chain maps for each product, including suppliers, procurement model, lead time, shipment logistics, assembly/test/fulfillment model, and spares strategies.
• Update project schedules, communicate status, risks and influence change, and represent the NPI supply chain organization in internal program meetings, driving initiatives and process improvements to help the team grow in scalability.