Technical Program Manager, Network Field Operations, Strategic Workforce Solutions (English)
Google· Google Careers
Eemshaven, NetherlandsFull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Technical Program Manager responsible for end-to-end regional network field execution across hyperscale data centers, PoPs, and DWDM/optical transport sites. Leads global program workstreams, manages vendors, audits, and ensures on-time, on-budget delivery within the AI/Infrastructure context.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end regional network field execution across assigned hyperscale data centers, carrier-neutral colocation Points of Presence (PoPs), and core DWDM/optical transport sites, overseeing third-party vendor performance across high-density structured fiber builds, Layer 1–3 hardware installations, decommissioning, and 24x7 break-fix dispatches.
- Lead global program workstreams using structured artifacts (charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), roadmaps, risk registers) to standardize field execution.
- Oversee vendor operational readiness and quality through technical audits, optical/hardware standard validation, and EHS enforcement.
- Drive operational, commercial, and financial discipline, ensuring SLAs, SOWs, POs, accruals, invoicing, and dispatch queues are well maintained.
- Collaborate with capacity delivery, supply chain, and partners to remove execution blockers, avoid delays, and increase velocity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in technical program management leading physical network infrastructure or telecom operations using charters, WBS, roadmaps, and risk registers.
- Experience with physical network field deployment or 24x7 field operations in data centers or Cable Landing Stations (CLS).
- Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationship management.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time as required.
Skills
Required:Technical program management
Nice to have:Vendor managementOptical network / DWDM knowledge
Benefits
- Learn more about benefits at Google (URL provided in description)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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