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Program Manager, Central Product Operations

Google· Central Product Operations
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA$159k - $230kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Program Manager role bridging AI strategy with hardware development and supply chain execution, leading cross-organizational programs, translating ambiguous objectives into measurable outcomes, and delivering next-generation AI hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Led Run-the-Business (RTB) operations for product operations, establishing unified cadences, executing key executive reviews, and closing critical program gaps.
  • Translate complex, ambiguous program goals into actionable technical roadmaps, strategic OKRs, and lifecycle milestones across engineering, product, and leadership.
  • Govern scalable Product Lifecycle (PLC) frameworks, driving global template adoption, leading NPI hardware intakes, and managing IPPR approvals.
  • Advocate AI-First workflows and automation to eliminate operational toil and defined requirements for predictive tools to improve On-Time Delivery.
  • Influence cross-functional hardware, product, and manufacturing teams to unblock resources, resolve dependencies, and mentor junior Program Managers (PMs) on agentic tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience of program management within hardware manufacturing, manufacturing operations, or New Product Introduction (NPI) environments.

Skills

Required:Program management
Nice to have:Product Lifecycle (PLC) frameworksAgile project managementSourcing and risk mitigation
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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