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Technical Program Manager, Google Play Games

Google is a global technology company that builds products to create opportunities for everyone through services like Google Play, offering music, movies, books, apps, and games.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
2+ years of experience
Gaming
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Description For Technical Program Manager, Google Play Games

Google Play is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their dynamic team focused on games. This role combines technical expertise with project management to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. The position is integral to Google Play's mission of delivering seamless entertainment experiences across devices and the web.

As a Technical Program Manager, you'll be at the intersection of technical implementation and strategic planning, working with Google Play's gaming division. You'll leverage your technical background and project management skills to coordinate with various stakeholders, from engineers to executives. The role requires someone who can both understand technical complexities and communicate effectively across different organizational levels.

The position offers the opportunity to work on Google Play's gaming platform, which reaches millions of users globally. You'll be responsible for driving innovation, managing technical dependencies, and ensuring smooth execution of projects that enhance the Android ecosystem. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and form content partnerships.

Key aspects of the role include managing project schedules, identifying risks, planning requirements, and ensuring clear communication across teams. You'll need to balance technical understanding with project management expertise, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys both technical depth and organizational leadership.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to solving problems for all users globally. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, equal opportunity, and creating a culture of belonging. The role offers the chance to impact how millions of users interact with Google Play's gaming platform while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.

This position is perfect for candidates who thrive in complex technical environments, enjoy coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and want to be part of shaping the future of mobile gaming and entertainment. You'll have the opportunity to drive significant initiatives while working with some of the best minds in the industry.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager, Google Play Games

  • Partner with Engineering and Program Management Directors to support organization execution
  • Propose, present, and iterate on proposals with cross-site, cross-product area, and executive audiences
  • Drive alignment across teams/organizations/product area's to reach consensus on product direction, metrics, engineering scope, etc
  • Drive innovation and manage technical dependencies across the stack

Requirements For Technical Program Manager, Google Play Games

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience in project management
  • Experience in Program Management, Process Management, and Software Development
  • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects
  • Experience managing a cross-functional engineering organization, stakeholders, and partners
  • Experience in program management fundamentals
  • Ability to produce frameworks and documents that communicate status, scope, timelines, task planning, action items, risks, issues, project dependencies, test planning, or rollout planning