Technical Program Manager, Google Public Sector

Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in program management. 2 years of experience in compliance, information security, IT audit, or risk management in the U.S. Federal Government Assessment and Authorization process. Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. Preferred qualifications: Certifications in Google Professional Cloud Architect and Project Management Professional (PMP). Experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects. Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Distributed Cloud, or Google Cloud’s AI offerings and technologies. Experience working within the Department of Defense or National Security sector. Knowledge of industry-standard project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Ability to adapt approaches based on project needs. 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 Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. Elevate your impact at Google Public Sector by taking a pivotal role in transforming how Department of Defense customers leverage Google Cloud Platform solutions. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will orchestrate technical engagements that drive significant value and enhance constituent experiences. In this role, you will provide program oversight and thought leadership, collaborating with cross-functional Google stakeholders, sales teams, and technical leaders like Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Officers. You will lead initiatives involving numerous team members to ensure the successful deployment of innovative Google Cloud Platform solutions, including advanced Artificial Intelligence capabilities. We are seeking a leader who operates with high autonomy and trust, taking ownership to drive outcomes through clear strategic intent. You will grow in an environment that values decentralized decision-making, empowering teams while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous learning. Your success will hinge on your ability to navigate business development, program delivery, and stakeholder management seamlessly. Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 Lead the strategy and delivery of Department of Defense engagements, ensuring successful management of Google Cloud’s suite of products, including Cloud, Infrastructure, and AI. Partner with engineering, Go-to-Market teams, and partners to guarantee seamless product delivery and successful technology implementation. Navigate interactions across geographically dispersed teams, leveraging communication and investigative skills to execute mission-critical projects; this may include up to 20% travel and providing on-call phone/video support to promptly address customer needs. Lead cloud and air-gapped project delivery and technology reviews, applying rigorous technical judgment to build consensus and optimize infrastructure, application, and AI deployments. Provide a technical goal for customer engagements, guiding solution planning, evaluating data, and directing decision-making to ensure architectural direction.

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