Technical Program Manager, HR Engineering, Program Management Office

Google builds products that create opportunities for everyone, focusing on technical innovation and inclusive solutions.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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2+ years of experience
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Description For Technical Program Manager, HR Engineering, Program Management Office

Google's HR Engineering team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their Program Management Office (PMO). This role is crucial in building and maintaining the systems used to hire, grow, and retain Google's talent. The position offers an opportunity to manage high-impact, cross-team projects that enable exceptional people experiences and outcomes.

As a Technical Program Manager, you'll leverage your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. You'll work closely with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and maintain clear communication with cross-functional partners across Google. The role requires someone who's equally comfortable explaining team analyses to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs with engineers.

The Core team, which this position supports, is responsible for building the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. They focus on underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. This team has a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company and break down technical barriers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical program management, with experience in HR technology processes. They should possess excellent leadership and communication skills, being able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role demands strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as expertise in program management fundamentals.

Google offers a collaborative environment focused on building diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work, aiming to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company. They're committed to creating a workforce that represents their diverse user base and providing equal employment opportunities to all.

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Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager, HR Engineering, Program Management Office

  • Drive centralized planning and execution of engineering projects
  • Define program governance structure by determining effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with program stakeholders across diverse teams
  • Execute portfolio tracking mechanics to enable informed decision making
  • Define relevant project success metrics, track progress, and communicate results to stakeholders
  • Triage technical issues and assess the impact of technical escalations

Requirements For Technical Program Manager, HR Engineering, Program Management Office

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of technical program management experience, coordinating cross-organizational technical programs
  • Experience in helping teams measure and improve operational excellence, product excellence, equity, and accessibility
  • Knowledge of and experience with human resources technology process/industry
  • Demonstrated leadership, people, and communication skills
  • Solid analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Solid program management fundamentals on technical cross-functional projects

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