Technical Program Manager, Global Network Acquisition

Role overview

Google is looking for a Technical Program Manager to support the Global Network Acquisition function. In this role, you will help drive the planning, design, sourcing, and delivery of network infrastructure that supports Google applications and Google Cloud products around the world. The position is especially important as Google expands its AI hub in India and works to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective network connectivity for existing and upcoming data centers in India and other regions.

This role sits within Google Cloud, which provides enterprise-grade technology to help organizations transform their businesses and build more sustainably. Google Cloud serves customers in more than 200 countries and territories.

Preferred work location

Applicants may indicate a preferred work location from Gurugram, Haryana, India or Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What you'll do

You will manage complex, cross-functional programs from planning through delivery, working with stakeholders across offices, time zones, and teams. The role involves coordinating schedules, tracking risks, maintaining communication, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Additional focus areas include network cost efficiency, execution of approved network plans, cross-team alignment, and preparation of leadership-ready materials to support business reviews and decisions.

Minimum qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• At least 5 years of background in program or project management.
• At least 5 years of experience running programs and processes across distributed systems.

Preferred qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing projects across multiple functions or teams.
• Hands-on exposure to the design or construction of fiber optic or FTTx networks.
• Working knowledge of data center operations and networking deployments, including switches, routers, load balancers, or IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Drive network infrastructure delivery with a strong focus on unit cost efficiency and alignment to near-build cost economics.
• Manage the approved network plan with internal partners, including network negotiators and vendor delivery managers, to keep delivery on schedule.
• Work with internal business teams and cross-functional partners to define tactical and strategic initiatives that support network expansion, resilience, and cost optimization across India.
• Identify key stakeholders, set priorities and success criteria, estimate effort, and align schedules and dependencies to support program goals.
• Create executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and analytical materials to support reviews, operating rhythms, and decision-making.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Google is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. The company also evaluates qualified candidates regardless of criminal history, subject to applicable legal requirements. Candidates who need accommodations because of a disability or special need may request support through the employer’s accommodation process.