Senior Leadership Technical Program Manager, AI/ML

The application window will be open until at least October 01, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs, which may be before or after the specified date. Candidates may indicate a preferred working location from Sunnyvale, CA; Boulder, CO; or New York, NY (USA).

About the role

Google’s projects span the globe, requiring managers to keep the big picture in focus while diving into unique engineering challenges. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects, plan requirements with internal customers, and guide projects through the entire lifecycle. You will manage schedules, identify and communicate risks, and translate technical trade‑offs for both executives and engineers. The role sits within Google Drive’s Technical Program Management team, driving the Generative AI vision that will transform how billions of users interact with content across Google’s productivity suite.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and mentor a high‑performing team of Technical Program Managers.
• Drive the successful delivery of Drive’s critical Generative AI roadmap, including agentic initiatives.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to Engineering and Product leadership to translate highly ambiguous AI goals into concrete, accelerated delivery plans.
• Orchestrate complex, interdependent programs across highly federated and matrixed teams.
• Lead focused initiatives to swarm dependencies, resolve cross‑Workspace architectural tensions, and eliminate execution bottlenecks early.
• Design and implement robust product and platform engineering operating processes.
• Streamline business planning cycles (OKRs), drive adoption of developer enablement tools (DevAI), and establish scalable governance frameworks that increase iteration velocity across hundreds of engineers.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program management.
• 7 years of experience in leadership roles with or without direct reports.
• Experience designing organizational processes, business planning cycles, or governance frameworks for engineering organizations.
• Experience building AI features or AI platforms.

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing cross‑functional/team projects.
• 10 years of experience in product, engineering, operations, or technical consulting roles.
• Experience rolling out new processes or tools to resistant stakeholders and driving adoption through clear value proposition and empathy.

Pay

US: $240,000 – $333,000 (USD) + 25 % bonus target + equity + benefits.