Program Manager II, Real World Journeys, Google Search

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Cambridge, MA, USA; Reston, VA, USA.Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. • 2 years of experience in program or project management... • Experience in horizontal process improvements, change management, roadmap development, and driving OKR development. Preferred qualifications: • 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. • Ability to learn technical material, processes, and applications as well as develop knowledge in new areas and projects. • Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently with both local and distributed teams. • Excellent organizational, project management, and written/verbal communication skills. About The Job A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us — and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company. In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities • Learn and build knowledge in new processes and technical applications. • Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to develop strategies, roadmaps, and project impact. • Prioritize and manage projects and deliverables, and adapt projects to changing processes and requirements. • Monitor progress, communicate with organizational leadership, and manage program risks proactively. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form