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Technical Program Manager Lead, Google Search Observability and Reliability

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Hybrid (Mountain View, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA)$192k - $278kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager lead role focused on overseeing reliability, observability, and AI-driven infrastructure within Google Search Observability and Reliability. Leads a team of TPMs, defines multi-quarter roadmaps with Engineering Directors, and drives core reliability programs across large-scale infrastructure during rapid AI transitions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and allocate a team of Technical Program Managers supporting vital Search reliability, testing architectures, and observability initiatives.
  • Partner directly with Engineering Directors across an organization to drive strategic portfolio roadmaps and resolve complex architectural dependencies.
  • Drive business-critical reliability programs, including next-generation AI serving infrastructure, automated error detection, and continuous safe release mechanisms.
  • Manage external dependencies, cross-functional alignment, and executive reviews across Engineering, Product, and partner teams to achieve platform and capacity milestones.
  • Establish scalable program governance, review cadences, and automated data-driven tooling to accelerate delivery and optimize resource stewardship.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in program management.
  • 5 years of experience in leadership role with/without direct reports.

Skills

Required:Program managementCross-functional leadership

Benefits

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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